Six Sokoto youths die in Zamfara road accident
A tragic accident claimed the lives of six youths from Rabah Local Government Area in Sokoto State while they were returning from Kano ahead of the Sallah celebrations. The victims were among more than 18 passengers traveling in a commercial vehicle that crashed in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State. Malam Abubakar Chibau and Malam Basiru shared details about the incident and the impact on the affected families. Several injured passengers are still receiving treatment, while the deceased have been laid to rest.
What happened
- Six youths from Rabah Local Government Area died in a fatal road accident in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State.
- The victims were returning from Kano, where they had sought livelihood opportunities.
- The chairman of Rabah Local Government coordinated with his counterpart in Talata Mafara to evacuate the victims and support the injured.
- The deceased were buried after funeral prayers attended by hundreds of sympathisers, and the injured are receiving treatment at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.
- Malam Basiru and Malam Abubakar Mika’ilu described the deep loss their families have suffered, with many of the deceased being sole providers.
