5 Children From Same Family Die In Gombe Road Accident

A man in Gombe State, Mansir Adamu, has lost five children in a fatal road accident involving a tricycle conveying them to school and a water tanker.

The children 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.

Three other children who sustained injuries in the accident are receiving medical treatment, according to sources.

Reacting to the tragedy, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the deaths, describing the incident as a devastating loss to the bereaved family, their schools, the Jekadafari community and the state.

The governor lamented that the five children died at a time when they should have been pursuing their education and nurturing their aspirations.

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the three injured children and extended his condolences to the deceased children’s parents, relatives, school communities and friends.

Yahaya urged motorists and other road users to exercise caution and responsibility, warning against reckless driving and other dangerous practices that endanger innocent lives.

He called on drivers to obey traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds, avoid dangerous manoeuvres and ensure their vehicles were roadworthy.

The governor prayed Almighty Allah to grant the deceased children Aljannatul Firdaus and give their family the strength to bear the loss.