Black Sunday in Kano: Over 30 killed in road accident

By Bashir Bello

KANO — Tragedy struck Kano State on Sunday as more than 30 people reportedly lost their lives in a road accident at Kwanar Barde, Gezawa Local Government Area.

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.

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf confirmed the incident in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, offering condolences to the families of the victims.

The Governor directed the Kano State Ministry of Health to provide free and adequate medical care to all survivors admitted to hospitals. He also instructed the Office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to assess the casualties and implement support measures for the affected families.

Describing the tragedy as heartbreaking, Governor Yusuf prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and for the repose of the souls of those who died. He also cautioned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

As of the time of filing, the Kano command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had not issued an official statement, and efforts to reach its spokesperson, Abdullahi Labaran, were unsuccessful.

The accident has sent shockwaves across the state, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic enforcement.

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