Tragedy struck ahead of Sallah celebrations after six youths from Rabah Local Government Area in Sokoto State died in a fatal road accident in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State. The victims were returning from Kano on Monday when the commercial vehicle they were travelling in crashed.
The youths were among more than 18 passengers who had gone to Kano in search of livelihood opportunities. Resident Malam Abubakar Chibau said the accident claimed six lives, with many of the deceased serving as breadwinners for their families.
Following the incident, the chairman of Rabah Local Government contacted his counterpart in Talata Mafara to coordinate the evacuation of victims and support for the injured.
Injured passengers were taken to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital in Sokoto, while the bodies of the deceased were conveyed back to Rabah late Monday night. They were buried on Tuesday morning after funeral prayers attended by hundreds of sympathisers.
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Chibau added that the driver and his assistant also died in the crash, and several other passengers remain under treatment. Grieving fathers described the victims as hardworking traders and family men.
Malam Basiru, who lost his son Jamilu, said the deceased left behind two wives and six children. Malam Abubakar Mika’ilu, who lost his brother Muhammad Ameen, said the deceased had spent nearly 30 years travelling to Kano to earn a living and left behind a wife and seven children.
Families of the victims have appealed to the state and local governments for support, noting that many of those who died were the sole providers for their households.
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