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Jigawa reacts to death of Kano athletes, condoles Kano govt, families

Published on June 02, 2025 at 02:52 PM

Jigawa Government has expressed sorrow over tragic accident that claimed the lives of over twenty athletes, coaches, and officials from Kano State, who were returning from the National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

This was contained in a press statement signed by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Chief Press Secretary, Government House, issued to DAILY POST.

According to the statement “This heartbreaking incident, which occurred on the Chiromawa Bridge along the Kano-Zaria expressway on Saturday, May 31, 2025, has left our hearts heavy with grief”;

The Governor said the deceased were young, talented, and dedicated individuals who represented the very best of youth, sportsmanship, and service to their state and the nation at large.

He explained that, Governor Malam Umar Namadi extends his deepest condolences to His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Government of Kano State, the bereaved families, and the entire sports community across Nigeria.

“We share in the pain and sorrow of this moment and pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident”;

“At this difficult time, Jigawa State stands in solidarity with the people of Kano State”;

“May Allah (SWT) grant the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus, comfort the grieving families, and avert such tragedies in the future”; The Governor said.

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