Tragedy struck in Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort in Cross Rivers State as a ghastly bus crash attributed to break failure claimed lives of four Catholic seminarians and left nine others injured on Saturday.
Gill said the victims were seminarians who came for a tour in a bus belonging to the Enugu Catholic Diocese, Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross Rivers said in a statement confirming the accident.
According to the statement, the seminarians led by a Reverend Father had concluded their tour of the Ranch Resort and were going back when their bus was involved in the accident at the bottom hill community.
Gill said, The unfortunate incident resulted in the loss of four lives and injuries to nine others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims during this incredibly difficult time.
They were led on a tour by a Reverend Father. They had finished their tour of the ranch and encountered the unfortunate incident at the bottom hill community, outside the ranch premises, he said.
Gill also affirmed that the Cross River State Government said it was committed to making Obudu Ranch Resort and all parts of the state safe.
Safety is our utmost priority in the Ranch Resort and beyond, and we will be reviewing the safety measures in place at the Ranch Resort for every visitor, the statement issued on Sunday added.
We urge all visitors to prioritize safety, including the roadworthiness of their vehicles, and to adhere to all guidelines while coming to our beautiful attractions and leaving the confines of the Resort.
Once again, the statement further read, our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected by this tragedy.
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