Six family members die in Gombe auto crash

It was a tragic Sunday for Maidalan Gombe family in Gombe as it lost six members of the family in a fatal automobile crash.

The crash according to Bauchi State Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) occurred along the Azare road when the family was travelling back to Gombe from Kano.

The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Patrick Ikaba confirmed the crash to our Correspondent vide a telephone conversation on Monday saying that the crash occurred Sunday evening as was reported by the Azare Unit Command.

Meanwhile, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has conveyed his deepest condolences to Maidalan Gombe over the loss of 6 of his family members in a fatal motor accident along Azare- Gombe Road.

The Governor who attended the funeral prayers alongside the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Dr Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, and hundreds of other sympathizers, noted that the loss of family members in such a tragic manner is quite devastating.

He said the entire Gombe community is deeply affected by this sad event.

“Our heartfelt condolences to Maidalan Gombe and the entire bereaved family members during this incredibly difficult time.

“The loss of 6 family members in such a tragic road accident is not only a profound loss to your family but it also deeply affects the entire Gombe people,” he said.

According to him, “Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt for the immense grief you and your loved ones are experiencing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you pass through this heartbreaking time”.

The Governor prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and reward their good deeds with Aljannat Firdaus as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli Director-General, (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe.