The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, received with shock and deep sense of loss news of the death of 40 people in a ghastly motor accident in Saminaka, Lere Local Government of Kaduna State.
It was also reported that 48 others sustained injuries in the unfortunate incident and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals.
According to reports, the victims were travelling to Saminaka to observe Eid-el-Maulud, when the accident occurred.
However, event organiser Ahmad Dayyabu told the BBC up to 40 people had died and 31 more were being treated in hospital.
“They took off from the town of Kwandare on their way to here, Saminaka. On reaching the town of Lere, their vehicle was run over by a trailer truck,” he said.
“From our investigation, there were 71 people in that ill-fated vehicle.”
Reacting in a statement, the governor said he was “deeply pained by the tragedy”, adding that “his thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and those who sustained injuries in the accident.
“The Governor has directed the Commissioner of Health to ensure that those injured are given adequate medical attention.
“The Government will also reach out to the families of the deceased with a view to offering some assistance to lessen their pains,” a statement said.
