Gombe Governor Mourns Five Siblings Killed in Accident

On Tuesday morning, a tragic accident in Gombe resulted in the deaths of five siblings when a tanker collided with their tricycle near Kanady Academy, along APC Square in the Government Reserved Area (GRA). The deceased 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, whose school was not specified.

Three other children sustained injuries and were taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, for treatment. Samson Kaura, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Gombe State, confirmed the incident and stated that FRSC personnel arrived after the initial rescue operation.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as heartbreaking and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and the Jekadafari community. He urged motorists to practice caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies.