At least 21 athletes and officials from Kano State have lost their lives in a tragic road accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
Eyewitnesses confirmed the death toll to DAILY NIGERIAN, adding that more than 10 individuals sustained serious injuries in the accident.
According to Ado Salisu, an official who was part of the trip, the incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Daka Tsalle bridge in Garun Malam Local Government Area. He explained that the bus hit a pothole, lost control, and somersaulted.
Mr. Salisu said 19 of the victims died on the spot, while two others passed away at Kura General Hospital due to the severity of their injuries.
Among the deceased was the spokesman for the Kano State Sports Council, Galadima Ibrahim, whose death has deeply shocked the state’s sports community.
Authorities are expected to launch a full investigation into the cause of the accident as condolences pour in from across the country.
