A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of at least 10 athletes from Kano State who had just participated in the National Sports Festival in Ogun State. The young contingents were on their way back to Kano when their bus was involved in a fatal crash on Saturday morning.
The heartbreaking incident occurred around 8 AM along the Daka Tsalle bridge in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. Reports indicate that the bus hit a deep pothole, lost control, and somersaulted, leading to the devastating outcome.
Eyewitnesses described the crash as ghastly, with several passengers flung from the vehicle due to the force of the overturn. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and transported survivors to the hospital, where many are still fighting for their lives.
The athletes had represented Kano with pride and energy at the festival, only to face such a tragic fate on their journey home. The incident has plunged the Kano sports community and the entire state into deep mourning.
In response, the Kano State Government has announced a financial support package of ₦1 million for each family that lost a loved one in the accident. The gesture aims to ease the burden on grieving families during this difficult time.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed his condolences, describing the loss as “devastating and painful beyond words.” He called for urgent intervention on the nation’s deteriorating road infrastructure to prevent further tragedies.
This heartbreaking accident has once again spotlighted the deadly risks of Nigeria’s roads and the urgent need for improved safety measures for travelling athletes and citizens alike.
