Kano mourns as five family members perish in auto crash

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has mourned  five family members who died in an auto-crash in Dambatta Local Government Area of the state.

He extended his heartfelt condolence to the people of Dambatta.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

The fatal accident occurred around Shantake, approximately seven kilometers from Dambatta town, as the victims were returning from Bauchi after escorting a newly wedded bride to her marital home.

The journey back to Kano ended in tragedy.

Among the deceased were members of a single extended family.

Alhaji Surajo, the eldest brother of the bride lost two of his children, while his younger brother, Alhaji Salisu Dan Raino, lost three—bringing the total numbers of the family to five.

In his condolence message, Governor Yusuf described the incident as, “a devastating loss that has cast a shadow of grief over the entire state.”

He offered prayers for divine comfort and strength for the bereaved families and the Dambatta community.

“This tragedy has deeply touched us all. The pain of losing loved ones in such a horrific manner is unimaginable.

“On behalf of the government and people of Kano State, I extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the affected family, Dambatta Local Government Chairman and the entire people of the area,” the Governor said.

Governor Yusuf also assured the community of the state government’s support, “during this difficult period and prayed for Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest, and their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement added.