A heartbreaking tragedy has struck a family in Gombe State after five children belonging to a man identified as Mansir Adamu reportedly died in a fatal road accident involving a tricycle conveying them to school and a water tanker.
The deceased children were identified as Maryam Mansir Adamu and Usman Mansir Adamu, both Primary Five pupils of Jekadafari Primary School; Hauwau Mansir Adamu, a student of GJSS Jekadafari; Aliyu Mansir Adamu, who attended GDSS Ahmadu Gombe; and Fatima Mansir Adamu, also a student.
According to reports, three other children sustained injuries in the accident and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Reacting to the tragic incident, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the five children, describing their deaths as a devastating blow to their family, schools, the Jekadafari community and the entire state.
The governor lamented that the children lost their lives at a time when they should have been pursuing their education, developing their potential and working towards their future aspirations.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the three injured children while extending his condolences to the bereaved parents, relatives, school communities and friends of the deceased.
Following the incident, Yahaya urged motorists and other road users to exercise greater caution and responsibility, warning against reckless driving and other dangerous road practices that put innocent lives at risk.
He called on drivers to comply with traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds, avoid dangerous manoeuvres and ensure their vehicles are in proper roadworthy condition.
The governor also prayed that Almighty Allah would grant the deceased children Aljannatul Firdaus and give their family the strength and fortitude to bear the painful loss.
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