The government, in a statement by Information and Communications Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo, cautioned against wrongful attribution, saying such baseless speculation could spark tension on the state.
“As we continue to investigate the cause of the inferno, we sue for caution in making statements that can undermine the peaceful coexistence of the people of Kogi State and other ethnic groups in the state,” it said. He said the governor had charged the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government and the State Security Adviser to unravel the mystery behind the inferno.The commissioner said those responsible, no matter their tribe or position, would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“We sympathise with the Iluke community and all those affected directly and indirectly by the inferno.“The Governor of Kogi State has directed for the immediate rehabilitation of the school to ensure academic activities are not affected.
This regime is associated with lies, a family friend barely escaped the onslaught from what I gathered yesterday.