The Gombe state government and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Monday appealed to the Christian community to remain calm over the death of 10 persons hit by a car in the metropolis.
The 10 were killed when a car ran into a group of Boys’ Brigade from ECWA Church from Bamusa, Barunde and from St Peter’s Anglican Church, Madaki.
The incident happened during a procession on Saturday night to Sabon-Layi area of Gombe metropolis where they were expected to celebrate Easter on Sunday.
North East CAN chairman, Rev Abare Kala, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen in Gombe.
Kaoa said the association would follow due process to seek redress on the situation.
Kala said the Christian body was putting in efforts that would ensure that the situation was properly managed.
“We call on the Christian community in Gombe to take the situation in good faith, be calm and also follow the right channel in seeking redress on the issue on ground.
“Two wrongs cannot make a right. So, I appeal for caution in the process of addressing the issue. If we apply the wrong approach, it will lead to another issue.
“For now, we are trying to calm the situation by appealing to Christians to see reasons for calm and allow the authorities concerned to take necessary measures.
“We have informed the security agencies concerned about the situation on ground.
“We are aware of the pain this sad event had caused, but let’s be calm and allow the leadership to handle the matter,” he said.
Also, the state government through the deputy governor, Mr Charles Iliya, appealed for calm, adding that government would take all necessary measures to ensure justice was done at the end.
Iliya noted that it was a painful experience but appealed for calm to allow the relevant authorities carry out their duties.
Gombe state Police command public relations officer, Mary Malum, who confirmed the accident, confirmed 10 persons dead.
Malum added that 30 others were being treated for various injuries sustained from the mishap.
Malum said eight out of the 10 dead persons were members of the Gombe state Boys’ Brigade while the other two were the driver of the car and his friend.
She said the police had started its investigation on the matter.
Captain of ECWA Church Boys’ Brigade, Michael Achika, appealed to the government to offset the bills that would be incurred by those undergoing treatment.
