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| Hon. Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, ad-hoc committee chairman on Billiri Easter tragedy, flanked by other members, reading the committee's report. |
By Williams Ago, Gombe
The ad-hoc committee inaugurated by the chairperson of Billiri Local Government Council, Mrs Eglah Idris, shortly after the Easter trailer tragedy that claimed five lives on the spot, injuring many others, has presented its report.
The 9-member committee, chaired by Hon. Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, has equally confirmed the death of one more person, raising the number of deaths from the incident to six.
Those who lost their lives during the incident, which immediately sparked tension, outrage, tears, and sorrow across the land, include, Grace David, Clement Lakason, Ephraim Ibrahim, Faida Philibus Lass, Rejoice Mela and Praise Ayuba.
During a meeting at the Government Lodge, Billiri, the committee presented its report that recommended the outright prosecution of the driver of the trailer, who rammed into the Christian Easter procession, to serve as deterrent to others.
The committee equally called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the leadership of the Muslim Ummah to work hand in hand with security agents to control the movements of vehicles along the road from Kaltungo to Billiri until after any religious procession.
The committee also recommended to the Billiri Local Government authorities to erect speed-breakers on the highway in Billiri town while the state government should, as a matter of priority, consider renovating/constructing the General Hospital, Billiri, to help contain the growing health challenges in the area.
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| Committee members |
The committee expressed delight with the swift and timely response of the government to the incidence by providing funds to cover the medical bills of the injured, burial expenses of the deceased and offering words of comfort.
The personal visit of the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and the steps taken were deeply appreciated by the committee.
"We commend most sincerely our ever dependable and workaholic chairperson, Hon (Dr.) Egla Idris (Jakadiyar Tangale), whom God has prepared ahead of time. She has been very outstanding and rendering uncommon service to the land," Hon. Rambi stated.
The committee had undertaken a careful identification of those affected by the tragedy and reported that a total of 36 persons were involved, and at the moment, 18 of them were still receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital and Specialist Hospital, Gombe.
The committee who's mandate was to identify victims and their families, assess immediate medical needs and provide immediate support to the affected families, ensure adequate medical attention for the injured, advice the LG chairperson on burial arrangements for the deceased, sue for peaceful coexistence and foster harmonious relationship in the entire local government and beyond and any other effort that will help ameliorate the present challenges posed by the tragedy, had Mrs. Marlin Yelyel Tilling as Secretary.
Other members of the committee include, Rev. Ezra Idi (Acting CAN Chairman); Rev. Ishaya A. Pandikungu (Former CAN Chairman); Rev. Ishaya Ibrahim; Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi (Chief Imam of Tangale); Mrs. Susana S. Tanimu (CAN Chairperson); Hajiya Zuwaira A. Muhammed (Amir FOMWAN); and Hon. Engineer Yila Maidawa (Deputy Chairman Billiri L.G.A).
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