President Nechirvan Barzani visited Duhok city on Wednesday afternoon and participated in the funeral ceremony of the five victims that lost their lives following a gas explosion in Duhok on Monday night.

The President extended his condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Duhok province, and offered his deep sympathy.

For their part, the families of the victims expressed their gratitude for the condolences and participation of the President in their funeral ceremony.

President Nechirvan Barzani canceled the second day of his visit to Baghdad to attend the funeral in Dohuk. He also instructed the Governor of Duhok to follow up the condition of the injured and the victims of the accident and expressed readiness to offer all necessary assistance to them and their families.