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<v Speaker 1>Not less than five people have been confirmed killed on

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<v Speaker 1>Monday at Bliri Town, the headquarters of Blieri Local government

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<v Speaker 1>area in Gombe State, when a haulage truck advancing from

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<v Speaker 1>Adamawa State allegedly failed break and rammed into a crowd

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<v Speaker 1>of Christian worshippers who were observing Eastern rally or procession.

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<v Speaker 1>Though some eyewitnesses claimed more than fifteen persons were killed

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<v Speaker 1>due to the accident, but the state government, through the

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<v Speaker 1>Office of the Government House Press says five persons died,

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<v Speaker 1>adding that several people were injured. While urging the people

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<v Speaker 1>to be calm following the violent that erupted after the accident,

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<v Speaker 1>which led to the burning of the vehicle and destructions

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<v Speaker 1>of other properties in the area. Gombe State Governor Muhammadu

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<v Speaker 1>Anua Yahaya, who mourned the victims of the accident, said

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<v Speaker 1>the people of the state will rise above the tragedy

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<v Speaker 1>with compassion and unity. In a press release issued by

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<v Speaker 1>the Governor's Director General of Press Affairs, Ismaila uber Misili,

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<v Speaker 1>Governor mohammaduan Uwer Yuhaiya expressed deep sorrow and concern over

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<v Speaker 1>the tragic incident that occurred during an Easter procession in Baliri,

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<v Speaker 1>Gombe State, which resulted in the loss of five lives

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<v Speaker 1>and injuries to many others. The unfortunate incident reportedly occurred

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<v Speaker 1>when a trailer truck transporting grains from Adamawa's state to

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<v Speaker 1>Gombe suffered break failure and lost control, veering into a

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<v Speaker 1>group of Christian faithful who were participating in a religious

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<v Speaker 1>procession to mark the Easter celebration. Reacting to the tragedy,

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<v Speaker 1>Governor Anuer Yuhaiya described the incident as heartbreaking and regrettable.

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<v Speaker 1>This is a dark and painful moment for the families

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<v Speaker 1>affected and for all of us as a people, the

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<v Speaker 1>governor said, on behalf of the government and people of

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<v Speaker 1>Gombe State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families

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<v Speaker 1>of those who lost their lives and prey for the

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<v Speaker 1>swift and full recovery of those currently receiving treatment. Our

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<v Speaker 1>thoughts and prayers are with the entire Christian community in

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<v Speaker 1>Balri and beyond, as well as with all those affected

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<v Speaker 1>by this terrible tragedy. As a government, we are committed

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<v Speaker 1>to ensuring that the victims receive the best possible medical care. Meanwhile,

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<v Speaker 1>Governor Anua Yahaya has directed the relevant authorities to immediately

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<v Speaker 1>investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and vowed that those

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<v Speaker 1>found culpable would face the full weight of the law.

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<v Speaker 1>We will ensure that those responsible are held accountable and

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<v Speaker 1>decisive action will be taken against anyone found wanting in

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<v Speaker 1>this incident. The governor stated, the safety and well being

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<v Speaker 1>of our citizens remain our top priority. While we warn

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<v Speaker 1>I call on all residents of Balleri and the entire

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<v Speaker 1>state to remain calm and law abiding. We must resist

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<v Speaker 1>the temptation to allow grief and anger to lead us

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<v Speaker 1>into actions that could further endanger lives or disrupt the

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<v Speaker 1>peace we have worked so hard to build. The security

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<v Speaker 1>agencies have been directed to maintain law and order and

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<v Speaker 1>to engage with community leaders to promote peace and mutual

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<v Speaker 1>unsunderstanding at this critical time. The governor noted that Gombe

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<v Speaker 1>State is renowned for its harmony and spirit of tolerance,

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<v Speaker 1>expressing confidence that as a people, we will overcome this

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<v Speaker 1>tragedy through compassion, understanding and a sense of unity. Statement

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<v Speaker 1>ends Honorable ali Issa, the minority whip in the Nigeria

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<v Speaker 1>House of Representatives, while sympathizing with the people of Belerri,

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<v Speaker 1>said that he woke up this morning with the enthusiasm

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<v Speaker 1>of looking forward to a great day of joy and

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<v Speaker 1>celebration of the Easter Holiday with my Christian friends and constituents.

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<v Speaker 1>But instead I got a very sad call in forming

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<v Speaker 1>me of the tragedy that occurred in Bleerri town today

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<v Speaker 1>wherein our Christian faithful who was celebrating the occasion got

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<v Speaker 1>overrun by a haulage truck, resulting in a number of

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<v Speaker 1>casualties and injuries. It is indeed sad and painful that

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<v Speaker 1>such joyful lives are lost on a day in which

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<v Speaker 1>we are celebrating the fullness of life and joy. This

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<v Speaker 1>has left me in utter shock, disbelief and mourning. My

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<v Speaker 1>heart goes out to the families of those we have lost,

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<v Speaker 1>including those who have sustained various degrees of injuries. My

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<v Speaker 1>office will establish contact with the various families in order

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<v Speaker 1>to assist them in any way possible. Meanwhile, as sad

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<v Speaker 1>as it is, may I use this opportunity to call

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<v Speaker 1>on all our people in Belanga the Leary Federal Constituency

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<v Speaker 1>to keep calm and maintain law and order in the

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<v Speaker 1>usual way that we are known for. Let us not

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<v Speaker 1>let this very sad incident dampen our collective spirit of

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<v Speaker 1>peace and good will, and may it also not let

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<v Speaker 1>us lose focus from the essence of the spirit of Easter.

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<v Speaker 1>May the souls of the departed rest in peace with

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<v Speaker 1>the Lord God Almighty, and may their families be comforted,

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<v Speaker 1>and may the injured get speedy recoveries. Are men, lady,

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<v Speaker 1>BRINGI BRINGI in emogical way,