By Mustapha Salisu
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 22 young athletes who represented Kano State at the recently concluded National Sports Competition in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
This was contained in a statement was issued to newsmen by Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa, spokesperson to the 15th Emir in Kano.
According to reports, rhe athletes died in a road accident on Saturday when their vehicle fell into a ditch in Dakatsalle, Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State, just before reaching the state capital. Several others sustained injuries.
The 15th Emir described the incident as a huge and irreplaceable loss not only to the families of the deceased but to the entire people of Kano State.
He prayed for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness upon the souls of the deceased, and for strength and patience for their families. He also prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in the accident.