The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has expressed grief over the Kwara boat mishap, which claimed the lives of 106 people.

Abbas said he was deeply pained that the precious lives of over 100 of Nigerian compatriots were lost during the unfortunate incident, which occurred at the Patigi local government area of the state.

He said the news of the mishap was as devastating as it was heartbreaking, noting that such incidents must be avoided to save the lives of Nigerians.

"My heart bleeds. I was pained and devastated at the news of the boat mishap in Kwara. The lives of 104 Nigerians were so precious, but we lost them just like that in one fell swoop.

"The incident was one too many. We must guard against such occurrences in future. Necessary actions must be taken to prevent such incidents.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those that lost their loved ones during the incident," Abbas said.

He sent his heartfelt condolences to the people and the government of Kwara State over the losses of lives, which he described as sorrowful.

Abbas in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Musa Krishi, prayed for the repose of the souls of those that lost their lives and wished those that sustained injuries from the incident a very quick recovery.

Similarly, the director-general, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman condoled with the Emir of Patigi over the tragic loss of lives in the boat mishap.

Sulaiman in a statement he personally signed urged the government to take immediate and thorough action in investigating the cause of this unfortunate incident.