No fewer than 30 people have lost their lives
following a tragic road accident involving a trailer travelling towards Gujungu
in Kano State.
The crash, which was reportedly caused by reckless
driving, occurred when the trailer lost control, leading to multiple
fatalities. Several other passengers sustained severe injuries and are
currently receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across the state.
Confirming the incident, the Kano State Government
said the trailer veered off the road while heading towards Gujungu, resulting
in one of the deadliest road accidents recorded in the area in recent times.
Reacting to the tragedy, Kano State Governor, Abba
Yusuf, expressed deep grief over the loss of lives, describing the incident as
devastating to both the affected families and the entire state.
“This tragedy is a great loss, not just to the
families involved but to all the people of Kano State,” the governor said in a
statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Governor Yusuf offered prayers for the deceased and
their loved ones, asking Allah to grant eternal rest to the departed and
strength to the families left behind. He also wished those injured a quick and
full recovery.
In response to the magnitude of the incident, the
governor directed immediate action by relevant state agencies. He ordered the
Ministry of Health to ensure that all injured victims receive free and adequate
medical care without delay.
The governor also instructed the Office of the Special
Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to assess the situation and provide necessary
assistance to the families of those affected.
Additionally, Governor Yusuf cautioned motorists,
particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to strictly observe traffic rules,
warning that reckless driving continues to claim innocent lives.
Emergency medical and humanitarian teams have since
been deployed to support victims and their families as Kano State mourns one of
its most devastating road tragedies in recent history.
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