Making this announcement was made by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, during a visit to Nasarawa Hospital, where the bodies of the deceased were deposited.
He however spoke on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf., the deputy governor then described the accident a painful tragedy.
“This is a very sad day for Kano and the entire nation. These young athletes had just represented the state with pride at a national event, and some even won gold medals. Sadly, their lives were cut short just a few kilometers from home, ”he said
He also mentioned that the government will provide food and other relief items to support the grieving families.
He said Yusuf had ordered that financial support be given immediately to the families of the deceased and that proper medical care should be provided for the injured athletes.
“We have identified 20 of the victims here, while two others have already been taken home by their families. The Governor has asked the state government to fully support the affected families and make sure the injured get the best treatment,” Gwarzo said.
He assured that the government would keep supporting the families and handle the situation with care and responsibility.
“On behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the people of Kano State, we send our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died. May Allah forgive their sins and grant them Jannatul Firdaus,” he said.
The Deputy Governor also visited Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital to comfort the seven injured athletes receiving treatment.
Meanwhile President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has mourned the death of Kano athletes who died in a road accident on Saturday while returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Dakatsalle town, a few kilometres from the Kano State metropolis.
This was contained in a post on his office Facebook page, Senator Barau condoled the families of the deceased athletes, the state government, the sports community and the entire people of the state.
He therefore said” Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.”
Senator Jibril also added that
” I just received the sad news of the accident involving members of the Kano State contingent returning from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun State.”
“May Allah SWT grant all those who lost their lives Jannatul Firdaus and quicken the recovery of the injured, he pray.
” I extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, the Kano State Government, the sports community and the entire people of the state. Allah ya jikan su da rahama.”
While,the former Governor of Kano State Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, Sardaunan Kano has expressed his deep condolences to the family, the people and government of Kano State, on the tragic accident at Dakatsallewhich claimed the lives of 21 Athletes and some officials.
He stated that” As the State is waiting to receive this patriotic sons of Kano who have done the state proud at the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, only to be greeted with such devastating news.
We are consoled with the fact that the young Athletes met their death while on State assignment.
He prayed the Almighty to grant them eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.