OVER 30 KILLED IN KANO FATAL ROAD CRASH

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A serious road accident involving a trailer traveling towards Gujungu in Jigawa State resulted in the death of over 30 people near Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.

The accident happened early on Sunday morning and was reportedly caused by careless driving, which left several others seriously injured.

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, expressed his sorrow for the victims, calling the incident very sad and a big loss for the families involved and the people of the state.

His reaction was shared in a statement released on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity at Government House, Kano.

“According to reports, the fatal accident involved a trailer heading towards Gujungu, which allegedly crashed due to reckless driving, leading to the death of over 30 persons, while many others sustained serious injuries.

“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 statement read.