Governor Ayade Bans Calabar Carnival, Orders Investigation Into Killing

Governor Ben Ayade has banned Calabar Carnival and ordered an investigation into the killing.

 

NewsOnline reports that Governor Ben Ayade has ordered the discontinuation of a segment of the Calabar Carnival following the reported mayhem that erupted in Calabar where as many as ten persons were feared killed and over 20 injured yesterday.

 

This online news platform understands that the governor in a swift press statement signed by his media adviser and chief press secretary, Barrister Christian ita, has also ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.

 

ALSO: WhatsApp To Stop Working On These IPhones And Androids From Dec 2022 (See List)

 

Part of the statement said, “While sympathizing with the victims of the accident and their families, the governor has ordered an immediate investigation to unravel how the motorist was able to get through security barricades to have access to the routes which were closed to the public.”

It said the Governor directed the immediate discontinuation of the Bikers parade in honour of the victims of the accident.

Governor Ayade while promising to ensure the culprit is arrested and brought to book, however, sued for calm.

An errant motorist allegedly ploughed into a crowd that thronged the Carnival route to watch the bikers parade.

Ita said Governor Ayade is sad and devasted by the incident and has directed security agencies to apprehend the motorist who is on the run.