Gombe Traditional Title Holder Loses 6 Family Members In Road Crash

There was tragedy in Gombe, on Sunday, as six members of the same family perished in a fatal road accident.

Our correspondent reports that the deceased persons were members of the family of a traditional title holder, Maidalan Gombe.

The accident occurred along Azare-Gombe Road and their funeral took place at the palace of the Emir of Gombe, HRH Abubakar Shehu Abubakar.

Meanwhile, the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has mourned the deceased, describing the incident as a sorrowful tragedy.

In a press release by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, he conveyed his deepest condolences to Maidalan Gombe over the loss.

He said the entire Gombe community was deeply affected by this sad event.

“Our heartfelt condolences to Maidalan Gombe and the entire bereaved family members during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of six family members in such a tragic road accident is not only a profound loss to your family but it also deeply affects the entire Gombe people.

“Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt for the immense grief you and your loved ones are experiencing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you pass through this heartbreaking time,” the governor stated.