Many people have been killed in a tragic road accident that occurred early Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde, in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, according to local officials.
The fatal crash involved a trailer travelling towards Gujungu, which reportedly lost control due to reckless driving. Many other passengers sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment in hospitals across the state.
Confirming the incident, the Kano State Government’s spokesperson said, “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.”
Reacting to the tragedy, Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, describing the incident as heartbreaking.
“This incident is a great loss, not only to the affected families but to the entire people of Kano State,” the governor said in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.