We the undersigned, indegenes and residents of Oyo Federal Constituency express deep shock and sadness over the tragic death of 10 persons in Olori village, in Oyo East Local government area of the state when their boats capsized in Oba river, where the persons drowned. This is a deeply regrettable occurrence indeed, which is all the more unfortunate considering the circumstances leading to it: It is reported that a sum of N157million was awarded for the construction of a bridge across the river under the immediate past administration, but there is no evidence that any construction was carried out, and alleged money has not been accounted for. The resulting neglect has led to this desperate state of affairs in which the people of Olori community have been effectively cut off from surrounding villages, and villagers have resorted to the use of locally-made boats for transport across the rivers, with tragic consequences as witnessed recently.

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