Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the governor of Gombe State, expressed his deep regret over the tragic auto accident that claimed the lives of seven members of the Lawanti community in the Akko Local Government Area.
The victims reportedly were traveling to Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend a wedding ceremony.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, in a statement released on Saturday by Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, described the incident as a painful and devastating loss for both the affected families and the entire Lawanti community, Akko LGA, and Gombe State at large.
He noted that no words can adequately comfort families who have lost loved ones in such tragic circumstances because of the sudden passing of such priceless souls has deeply touched all people’s hearts.
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The Governor expressed condolences to the families of the victims, particularly Bello Hassan Babangida, the district head of Jalingo, who lost his sister and niece, Idris Lawanti Maigari, the councillor representing Akko Ward, who also lost close relatives.
He prayed that Allah would grant the bereaved families, friends, and entire Lawanti community the strength, patience, endurance, and strength to endure this devastating loss, and that He would grant His benevolent adoration to the departed souls.
Source: Channels TV
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