Emir of Ilorin commiserates with Etsu Patigi, Kwara govt. over boat mishap

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR has described the boat accident that occurred in Patigi local government area of the state which claimed the lives of over 100 people as unfortunate and disheartening.

This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Emir’s spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona.

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari who extended the condolences of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council to the Etsu Patigi , Alhaji Umar Ibrahim Bologi II, the government and people of the state over the incidence prayed for the families of victims of the boat mishap for God’s absolute comforts at this trying time.

“Our hearts and prayers are with you at this auspicious moment and may Almighty Allah give you all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss this incidence might cause you”, the Emir said.

He prayed Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest with mercies and forgiveness and give their loved ones the fortitude to bear the great loss.