11 Bayelsa Female Politicians Die in Auto Crash While Returning From Visiting Patience Jonathan

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Eleven female politicians from Bayelsa on Saturday night died in a ghastly auto crash, while one person survived from the wreckage of their vehicle, which burst into flames.
The accident occurred at the Ahoada axis of the East-West road in Rivers.
The Bayelsa Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC),Vincent Jack, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Yenagoa.
He explained that nine of the 11 persons were burnt to death, while the remaining two died without burns.
According to The Nation, the deceased had paid a solidarity visit to Patience Jonathan in Okirika where they spent two days. It was while returning from the visit that the accident reportedly occurred.
First Lady Commiserates with Bayelsa Government Over the Politicians’ Death
Patience Jonathan, on Sunday commiserated with the Bayelsa Government over the death of the women via a statement by her Media Assistant, Ayo Adewuyi:
The First Lady prays the Almighty God to grant the souls of the deceased eternal rest.
She also prays that God will give the families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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