The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibril Ismail Falgore, has expressed profound grief over the tragic death of 21 Kano athletes in a fatal motor accident that occurred at Daka Tsalle.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, on Saturday, Falgore described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that has cast a pall of sorrow over the entire state.
The victims, members of the Kano contingent who recently participated in the National Sports Festival, were returning home when the fatal crash claimed their lives.
“This irreplaceable tragedy has left us devastated. The youth are the foundation of our nation’s future, and losing such vibrant, promising lives is a tremendous loss not only to Kano State but to Nigeria as a whole,” Falgore stated.
On behalf of the Kano State House of Assembly, Falgore extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, the Kano State Government, and the people of Kano State.
“No words of condolence can truly capture the depth of our sorrow,” he said. “We cannot fully comprehend the pain and anguish these families are enduring during this dark hour.”
The Speaker offered prayers for the departed souls and called on Almighty Allah to comfort the grieving families, grant them the strength to bear this monumental loss, and bless the deceased with eternal rest.
While at it the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed profound grief over a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 22 people, with several others critically injured. The victims, most of them young athletes and officials, were returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival when the fatal crash occurred along the Kano–Zaria expressway.
In an official statement released by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Kano State community.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Kano State, we extend our deepest sympathies over the devastating incident involving members of our sports delegation,” the statement read.
The victims, who included athletes, coaches, and officials representing Kano at the National Sports Festival, were lauded by the Governor as brave ambassadors who had made the state proud before their untimely passing.
Describing the tragedy as a dark and painful moment for Kano, Governor Yusuf called for unity, prayers, and collective mourning. In solidarity with the affected families, the Governor declared Monday, 2nd June 2025, a work-free day across the state.
“Though I am currently in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, my thoughts and prayers are firmly with the families of the victims. I urge all Imams, religious leaders, and faithful within and beyond Kano to offer prayers for the souls of the departed and strength for their families,” the Governor stated.
The Kano State Government also assured that comprehensive support measures are being put in place for the injured and the bereaved families during this difficult period.