The governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sadness over the tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of seven persons from Lawanti community in Akko local government area of the state.
The victims were reportedly on their way to Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend a wedding ceremony.
In a statement by his director-general on press affairs, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, on Saturday, Governor Yahaya described the incident as a painful and devastating loss, not only to the affected families but also to the entire state.
He noted that the untimely death of such precious souls has deeply touched the hearts of all, adding that no words can adequately console families who have lost loved ones under such tragic circumstances.
The governor commiserated with the families of the victims, particularly the District Head of Jalingo, Bello Hassan Babangida, who lost his sister and niece; Idris Lawanti Maigari, who lost his daughter; and Idris A. Isah Lawanti, the Councillor representing Akko Ward, who also lost close relatives.
He prayed that Almighty Allah grants the bereaved families, relatives and the entire Lawanti community the strength, patience and fortitude to bear the immense losses, and that He envelops the departed souls in His mercy.
Governor Yahaya also prayed that Allah forgives the shortcomings of the deceased and grants them Aljannatul Firdaus.
