Yusuf Declares Monday Public Holiday in Honour of Fallen Kano Athletes
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| Yusuf Declares Monday Public Holiday in Honour of Fallen Kano Athletes |
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared Monday a public holiday to mourn and honour the 22 athletes and officials from the state who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the late victims—most of whom were young—were part of Kano State’s contingent to the sports event.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Kano State, we extend our heartfelt condolences over the unfortunate incident that occurred along the Kano–Zaria expressway,” Bature stated.
Governor Yusuf, currently in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, described the accident as a dark and painful moment for Kano State.
“It is with a deeply saddened heart that I received the tragic news of the unfortunate incident which claimed the lives of 22 innocent citizens and left several others injured,” he said.
The Governor urged residents of the state to remain united and strong in the face of this tragedy. He assured that the government would provide full support to the families of the deceased and the injured.
He also called on Imams and worshippers within and outside the state to pray for the souls of the departed and for comfort and strength for their bereaved families.
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