Vanguard (Lagos)
24 December 2008
TEARS flowed freely yesterday as the nine female footballers and their two coaches were given a mass burial by the Plateau State Government. The charred remains of the footballers were dumped in sacks in pieces and the few people who attended wept as they were hauled into the graves. The burial was at the accident site around Dorowa Village near Mangu.
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its quite painful, we pray that their soul rest in perfect peace. Goernment should try and console the family
This is a good example of a country where leaders are busy stealing the peoples' money and dumping same abroad instead of constructing good roads for her citizenry.
This once again manifests the lip-service of Nigerian leaders to the state of roads nationwide which may have been responsible for this tragedy.The Federal Government and the relevant State/Local Government of these footballers should take steps to wipe the tears off the face of their families and possibly set up Trust Fund for the upkeep/education of their children/dependants.
Dr.Goddy Iniks
This is sad indeed.we do not value life in this country.How does one come to terms with the avoidable carnage on our roads when our rulers misappropriate billions of dollars of oil money meant for the provision of social amenities.This is most agonizing when one remembers that these selfish rulers do not honor sports men and women whose exploits have written the name of nigeria in the hearts of millions of people all over the globe.Much more than their big grammar and designer wears can ever do.The police does not even remember their female footballers that died years back in a road accident.pity.
its really sad please be comforted. May their souls rest in peace
its unfortunate that these wonderful ladies had their career cut short by this tragic accident. Who should we blame? As for me, i will blame the government for the deplorable condition of our roads. its so so sad, and it can happen to any one. im appealing to the Govt to do something about our death traps called roads..