The trailer was said to be heading to Gujungu in Jigawa State when the accident occurred

No fewer than 30 people were killed in a road accident involving a trailer at Kwanar Barde in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State on Sunday morning, while several others sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospitals, as Governor Abba Yusuf ordered free medical care for the survivors and sympathised with the victims’ families.

According to multiple reports, the trailer was said to be heading to Gujungu in Jigawa State when the accident occurred.

In a statement, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the governor, quoted Yusuf as describing the incident as “heartbreaking and a great loss, not only to the affected families but to the entire people of Kano State.”

“Governor Yusuf prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and asked Allah to grant their families the strength to bear the painful loss,” the statement reads.

“He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those currently receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state.”

Tofa said the governor also directed the office of the Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs to immediately assess the casualties and come up with measures to support the families of the victims.

“Governor Yusuf also cautioned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid reckless driving and strictly adhere to traffic regulations in order to prevent similar tragedies in the future,” Tofa added.

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