No fewer than 30 people have died in a road accident that happened at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State involving a trailer.
The trailer was heading towards Gujungu, Jigawa State when the accident occurred.
The incident, which occurred early Sunday morning, was allegedly caused by reckless driving, leaving many others with serious injuries.
Governor Abba Yusuf mourned the victims of the crash, describing the incident as heartbreaking and a huge loss to the entire people of the state.
Yusuf’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
“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.
The governor directed the Kano State Ministry of Health to ensure that all victims of the accident admitted to hospitals receive free and adequate medical care without delay.
He also instructed the Office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to immediately assess the situation and put measures in place to support the families of the victims.
Yusuf warned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly comply with traffic regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Medical and humanitarian teams have since been mobilised to cater for the injured and affected families.
