Nigeria Mourns as Flood and Road Accident Claim Over 170 Lives
Two tragic events — a catastrophic flood and a deadly road accident — struck Niger and Kano states within days of each other, leaving the nation reeling from shock and sorrow.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound grief over the loss of more than 170 lives in the twin tragedies, extending his condolences to the victims' families, affected communities, and state governments.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari said:
“I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to the floods in Niger State and the road accident in Kano State. The deaths are painful and devastating. My condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.”
The flood in Niger State struck last week, submerging communities, destroying homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. At least 150 people lost their lives, and thousands were displaced as emergency responders rushed to deliver aid and shelter.
As Niger grappled with the aftermath, tragedy struck again — this time in Kano State — where 22 young athletes, coaches, and sports officials perished in a horrific auto crash. The group was returning from a sports festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when their vehicle was involved in a fatal accident.
The successive disasters have plunged the nation into mourning, with prominent figures and civil society organizations expressing sympathy and calling for urgent improvements in infrastructure and public safety.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, said the rapid succession of such devastating events had left him stunned, echoing the grief and disbelief felt by many across the country and beyond.
Relief operations remain underway in both states, as federal and state agencies work to support survivors and prevent further tragedies.
Two tragic events — a catastrophic flood and a deadly road accident — struck Niger and Kano states within days of each other, leaving the nation reeling from shock and sorrow.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound grief over the loss of more than 170 lives in the twin tragedies, extending his condolences to the victims' families, affected communities, and state governments.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari said:
“I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to the floods in Niger State and the road accident in Kano State. The deaths are painful and devastating. My condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.”
The flood in Niger State struck last week, submerging communities, destroying homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. At least 150 people lost their lives, and thousands were displaced as emergency responders rushed to deliver aid and shelter.
As Niger grappled with the aftermath, tragedy struck again — this time in Kano State — where 22 young athletes, coaches, and sports officials perished in a horrific auto crash. The group was returning from a sports festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when their vehicle was involved in a fatal accident.
The successive disasters have plunged the nation into mourning, with prominent figures and civil society organizations expressing sympathy and calling for urgent improvements in infrastructure and public safety.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, said the rapid succession of such devastating events had left him stunned, echoing the grief and disbelief felt by many across the country and beyond.
Relief operations remain underway in both states, as federal and state agencies work to support survivors and prevent further tragedies.
Nigeria Mourns as Flood and Road Accident Claim Over 170 Lives
Two tragic events — a catastrophic flood and a deadly road accident — struck Niger and Kano states within days of each other, leaving the nation reeling from shock and sorrow.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound grief over the loss of more than 170 lives in the twin tragedies, extending his condolences to the victims' families, affected communities, and state governments.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari said:
“I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to the floods in Niger State and the road accident in Kano State. The deaths are painful and devastating. My condolences to the families and friends of all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.”
The flood in Niger State struck last week, submerging communities, destroying homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. At least 150 people lost their lives, and thousands were displaced as emergency responders rushed to deliver aid and shelter.
As Niger grappled with the aftermath, tragedy struck again — this time in Kano State — where 22 young athletes, coaches, and sports officials perished in a horrific auto crash. The group was returning from a sports festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when their vehicle was involved in a fatal accident.
The successive disasters have plunged the nation into mourning, with prominent figures and civil society organizations expressing sympathy and calling for urgent improvements in infrastructure and public safety.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, said the rapid succession of such devastating events had left him stunned, echoing the grief and disbelief felt by many across the country and beyond.
Relief operations remain underway in both states, as federal and state agencies work to support survivors and prevent further tragedies.
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