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Gombe state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has mourned five children from the same family who died in a road crash involving a school-bound tricycle and a water tanker.
The governor described the incident as a devastating tragedy that had robbed the Mansir Adamu family and Gombe state of five young lives with promising futures.
The victims were identified as Maryam Mansir Adamu and Usman Mansir Adamu, both Primary Five pupils of Jekadafari Primary School; Hauwau Mansir Adamu of GJSS Jekadafari; Aliyu Mansir Adamu of GDSS Ahmadu Gombe; and Fatima Mansir Adamu, a student.
The governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued Tuesday by director-general of Press Affairs at Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli,
Governor Yahaya said the loss was particularly painful because the children died at an age when they should have been pursuing their education and preparing for the future.
He said the tragedy had left their parents and relatives devastated while also affecting their schools, classmates and the wider Jekadafari community.
The governor also prayed for the recovery of three other children receiving medical treatment following the accident.
Expressing concern over road safety, Governor Yahaya urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, avoid excessive speed and dangerous manoeuvres and ensure their vehicles were roadworthy.He stated the need for extra caution when conveying children and other vulnerable passengers, warning that irresponsible driving could lead to devastating and avoidable conse
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