Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Several lives have reportedly been lost in a tragic auto crash involving members of the Kano State contingent returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State.
The fatal accident occurred on Saturday, May 31, in
Dakatsalle town, approximately 50 kilometres from Kano, as the team was nearing
the end of their journey. Early reports indicate that the victims include
athletes, a journalist, medical personnel, and sports administrators.
While the exact cause of the crash remains unclear,
emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene. Survivors with varying
degrees of injuries were transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical
attention.
Chairman of the Kano chapter of the Sports Writers
Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Zahraddeen Saleh, confirmed the incident. Among
the deceased, he identified the Public Relations Officer of the Kano Sports
Commission and a photojournalist affiliated with Express Radio, an online news
platform.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as
investigations into the cause of the crash continue.
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