Family Tragedy: Mother and Children Die in Sokoto Crash
On Thursday afternoon, a road accident occurred before Shagari town, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her three children. The accident involved an A1 wagon traveling from Tambuwal to Sokoto, which collided with a trailer.
Imrana Zaki Tambuwal reported that the wagon had picked up passengers in Tambuwal after dropping others from Sokoto. Abdurrahman Maidamma Tambuwal, a relative of the victims, stated that they were traveling to Sokoto to visit a sick female relative who was in a coma.
The deceased were identified as Rukayya Ahmad Gohe, her daughter Mupeedah Abubakar, her son Ishaq Abubakar, and her sister Atika Ahmad Gohe. Rukayya, Mupeedah, and Atika died in the accident, while Ishaq is receiving treatment in Sokoto.
Five of the deceased were from Tambuwal, including Umar Ma’azu and Janaidu Aliyu, who were also injured. The victims were buried at about 5pm on Thursday according to Islamic rites.
SC Abdulganiyyu Romo, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps in Sokoto State, was unavailable for further details due to training commitments.
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