Gombe governor mourns 13 passengers killed in bus accident
Story by Tawheed Yakub, Abuja
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed deep sadness over the death of 13 passengers in a tragic road accident involving a Kano Line bus.
Reports said the bus, which left the Ibrahim Dankwambo Mega Motor Park in Gombe and was heading to Kano, crashed along the way, killing 13 people and injuring five others. The cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed.
In a statement by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli, Governor Yahaya described the incident as heartbreaking and a great loss to the families and the nation.
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“This is a painful tragedy. Losing 13 lives in one accident is truly devastating,” he said.
The governor sent his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured passengers a quick recovery. He urged the families to find comfort in the will of Allah, “who gives and takes life as He pleases.”
Yahaya also sympathized with the management of Kano Line Transport Company and the Gombe motor park where the bus departed. He called for stronger safety measures to help prevent future accidents.
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“I urge all motorists to drive carefully and obey traffic rules, especially during long-distance journeys,” he added. “We must work together to reduce road accidents and save lives.”
The governor prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased, comfort their families, and heal those who were injured.
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