Saturday, September 17, 2011

MP LOSES NIECE IN KONONGO ACCIDENT

The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Dr Bawaana Dakura has disclosed that his niece is among the 22 victims who lost their lives on the Konongo-Yawkwei road.
Speaking to our reporter, Adu Gyamfi of Virgin City radio in Konongo, Dr Bawaana Dakura stated that the 25 year old Degree student of IPS was on her way to see her fiancé in Tamale.
According to him, his niece was making preparations to get married by the end of the year.
Dr Bawaana Dakura who is a member of the Energy Commission expressed his shock over the incident.

Meanwhile, a woman whose 5 relatives were involved in the accident says that 2 of her members are still missing.

The Medical Superintendent of the Konongo Hospital, Dr. Akuamoah Boateng says 4 persons whose conditions were very critical were referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
According to Dr. Akuamoah Boateng, two children whose identity is still unknown were unconscious at the time they were brought to the Hospital.
He said the family members of the victims are still trooping in to the hospital to identify their families.
END SAM