The Paramount Chief of Chirano Traditional Area has expressed his deepest condolences to the people of Apiate after a massive explosion that destroyed the entire community.
The chief is a statement described the incident as ‘unfortunate’ – adding that, ‘I and my elders are saddened and devastated by the heartbreaking incident that took away lives of innocent people who are breadwinners within a wink.”
Read below statement
I express my deepest sympathy to the victims and bereaved families of the tragic incident which occurred at Apiate.
I have learnt that about 14 people have lost their lives following the road accident involving an explosive-laden truck and a motorcycle at Appeatse a Community near Bogoso which has also rendered many homeless.
As a Paramount Chief of Chirano Traditional Area and the Vice President of the Western North Regional House of Chiefs, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the lost precious souls and also to those who are seeking medical care a speedy recovery.
I and my elders are saddened and devastated by the heartbreaking incident that took away the lives of innocent people who are breadwinners within a wink.
I pray to the Almighty God to give the affected families the strength and mental fortitude to quell those painful times.
I would like to also use the opportunity to thank the Management of Kinross, Chirano Gold Mines Limited for their kind gesture to support the victims of the Apiate disaster with relief items.
I am, therefore, appealing to philanthropists, well-wishers to support the government as a matter of urgency to rebuild the devastated community.
May the good Lord grant the departed souls a peaceful resting place in the bosom of Father Abraham.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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BEFORE WE REBUILD WE NEED TO TEST THE GROUND WATER, SOIL, RIVERS IN AND AROUND THIS AREA, STREAMS TO ENSURE HOW SAFE THIS AREA IS.HIS ACCIDENT IS HORRIBLE AND WE SHOULD ENSURE INDIVIDUALS BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE ELSE OUR CITIZENS WILL DIE WITHOUT PROPER RECOURSE. IN NORTH AMERICA IF THERE IS AN ESCORT THE POLICE HAVE ONE VEHICLE IN FRONT WITH FLASHING LIGHTS PLUS RED FLAG AND THE SAME AT THE BACK. THE ONE IN FRONT GOES AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE CARRY THE EXPLOSIVES TO TELL THE ONCOMING VEHICLES TO PARK ON THE SIDE TO WAIT FOR THE TRUCK CARRYING THE DANGEROUS GOODS TO PASS BEFORE THEY CONTINUE TRAVELLING., NOW THE ONE AT THE BACK ENSURES NO VEHICLE OVER TAKE THE DANGEROUS TRUCK IN FRONTUNTIL THEY REACH THE LOCATION WHERE THESE EXPLOSIVES ARE GOING TO BE DELIVERED. IF YOU ARE DRIVER ON THE ROAD AND YOU DID NOT ADHERE TO THIS INSTRUCTION YOU WILL BE TICKETED WITH HEAVY DEEP POCKRET FINE. IF THIS WOULD HAVE DONE THIS WAY I DON'T THINK THE ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCUR. PLEASE TEST THE GROUND WATER, SOIL, AND CLOSEBY PROXIMITY TO CHECK THEIR GROIUNG WATER, SOIL RIVERS TO ENSURE THEY ARE NOT CONTAMINATED NOW AND IN THE FUTURE BEFORE REBUILDING IF THERE IS ANY CONTAMINATION PLEASE RELOCATE THESE FOLKS.