By Ado Salisu, Kano
Two officials of Kano State Sports Commission (KSSC) have escaped death following a fatal accident on their way to Kaduna for the Northwest zonal eliminations of the upcoming National Sports Festival in Enugu.
The accident occured after Tashar Yari
(along Zaria, Kaduna State) approximately 125 kilometers from Kano on the Kano/Kaduna highway where the vehicle conveying the officials was resultantly damaged.
The officials involved in the accident include the commission’s accountant, a board member, Ismail Falgore and their driver.
The victims who were admitted in a hospital and later discharged, have all returned to Kano for more medical check up and proper rest.
Speaking on the incident, the Executive Chairman of the KSSC, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida thanked God for saving the lives of the officials.
Babangida, while praying Allah to continue to safeguard the state contingents, said that the present administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is seriously committed and concerned about the safety of the state athletes, coaches and officials.
It would be recalled that Kano was competing alongside, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Jigawa and the host state Kaduna in the zonal eliminations held over the weekend, and ahead of the National Sports Festival proper scheduled for Enugu between November and December this year.
Some of team events competed for include football, basketball, volleyball and beach volleyball.
