Gov. Yusuf mourns victims of road accident as crash claims over 30 in Kano

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic road accident that occurred early Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that more than 30 people reportedly lost their lives in the road accident.

SolaceBase was informed that the accident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, involved a trailer heading toward Gujungu that allegedly crashed due to reckless driving.

Several passengers sustained serious injuries in the crash.

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A statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday, said  Gov Yusuf described the incident as heartbreaking and a great loss not only to the affected families but to the entire people of Kano State.

Governor Yusuf prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked Allah to grant their families the strength to bear the painful loss.

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those currently receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state.

The Governor has directed the Kano State Ministry of Health to ensure that all victims of the accident admitted in hospitals receive free and adequate medical care without delay.

He further directed the Office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to immediately assess the casualties and come up with measures to support the families of the victims.

Governor Yusuf also cautioned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations in order to prevent similar tragedies in the future.