Two Kano Pilgrims Die In Tragic Road Accident

[Fatai Muiz]

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the death of two intending pilgrims following a tragic road accident along Rimin Gado in Kano State.

The victims, Alkasim Ibrahim-Walawa, 48, and his mother, Hadiza Garba, 73, were reportedly travelling in preparation for their pilgrimage when the fatal crash occurred.

The incident was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kano by the board's Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi. According to the statement, the deceased were on their way as part of arrangements ahead of their journey to the holy land.

Both victims were indigenes of Walawa Village in Kabo Local Government Area of Kano State. The board described the incident as tragic, noting that the victims lost their lives while embarking on an important religious obligation.

It added that their deaths were especially heartbreaking, as they were on a noble journey with the intention of performing pilgrimage. The board expressed deep sorrow over the loss and acknowledged its impact on the family.

Condolences were extended to the bereaved family, alongside prayers for strength and patience during this difficult time. Further details about the accident were not immediately available.

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