Black Sunday in Kano: Deadly Road Accident Claims More Than 30 Lives

Black Sunday in Kano: Deadly Road Accident Claims More Than 30 Lives

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 occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning and involved a trailer heading toward Gujungu, which allegedly crashed due to reckless driving. Several passengers sustained serious injuries in the incident.

Governor Abba Yusuf confirmed the accident in a statement released by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, extending condolences to the families of the victims.

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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 casualties and implement support measures for affected families.

Describing the tragedy as heartbreaking, Governor Yusuf prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls of those who died. He 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 reporting, the Kano command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had not issued an official statement, and attempts to reach its spokesperson, Abdullahi Labaran, were unsuccessful.

The accident has sent shockwaves across Kano State, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety, reckless driving, and traffic enforcement along major highways.

Black Sunday in Kano: Deadly Road Accident Claims More Than 30 Lives