At least, 30 persons have been confirmed dead in a road accident that occurred in Kano State , yesterday morning.
A statement signed by the spokesperson to the governor ,Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa confirmed the tragedy and said that the accident occurred at Kwanar Barde ,Gezawa Local Government of the state.
He explained that the accident involved a trailer heading towards Gujungu which allegedly crashed due to reckless driving, leading to the death of over 30 persons, and serious injuries to several others.
Governor Yusuf, he stated, 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.
He said that the Governor had directed the Kano State Ministry of Health to ensure that all victims of the accident admitted in hospitals receive free and adequate medical care without delay.
Yusuf further directed the Office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to immediately assess the casualties and come up with measures to support the families of the victims.
Yusuf also cautioned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations in order to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
