Five children from the same family have died in a road accident involving a commercial tricycle and a water tanker in Gombe State, leaving their family and community devastated.
The accident occurred on Tuesday morning near Kanady Academy Junction, along APC Square in the Buba Shango area of Gombe metropolis, while the children were travelling to school.
The victims were identified as Maryam Mansir Adamu and Usman Mansir Adamu, both Primary Five pupils of Jekadafari Primary School; Hauwau Mansir Adamu of Government Junior Secondary School, Jekadafari; Aliyu Mansir Adamu of Government Day Secondary School, Ahmadu Gombe; and Fatima Mansir Adamu.
Three other children reportedly sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for medical attention.
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, expressed sorrow over the deaths, describing the incident as a devastating loss for the bereaved family, the affected schools and the wider community.
In a statement issued by his Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds, avoid dangerous manoeuvres and ensure their vehicles were roadworthy.
The tragedy highlights the importance of road safety, particularly when transporting schoolchildren. Careful driving, compliance with traffic rules and responsible operation of commercial vehicles are essential to reducing preventable road deaths.
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