Ayade mourns victims of viewing centre tragedy, orders commission of inquiry

Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade has ordered the setting up of a commission of inquiry on the viewing centre tragedy that claimed many lives in Calabar.

Ayade, who described the incident as tragic and horrifying, said the state government will also offer assistance to the victims and their families.

A horrified Ayade said it was heartwrenching that the lives of the young men were lost in such a gripping manner through electrocution.

The governor, according to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press, Mr Christian Ita, commiserated with the victims' families.
He said the incident marks a dark chapter in the life of state.