According to a report by Punch on Saturday, 29, 2024, The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that claimed the lives of 14 worshippers in Kano.
The fatal accident occurred when a trailer collided with worshippers shortly after Juma’at prayers on Friday in Imawa town, Kura LGA of Kano State.
In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. He conveyed prayers for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and swift recovery for all those injured in the unfortunate incident.
In his words, "With profound sadness, we mourn the tragic loss of 14 worshippers crushed by a trailer after Juma’at prayers on Friday in Kano. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the victims.
We offer our deepest condolences in this hour of unimaginable grief. We pray for the souls of the departed to rest in Aljanatul Firdausi and for the Almighty Allah to grant strength and comfort to those they left behind."
The incident, which has left the community in mourning, underscores the need for enhanced safety measures on roads and around places of worship to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.