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News24
a day ago
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- News24
Nigeria: Over 20 athletes killed in bus crash after festival
At least 21 athletes were killed on Saturday after the bus they were travelling on drove off a bridge in the northern Nigerian state of Kano, the state governor said. The athletes were returning home from the National Sports Festival that they had been participating in for the previous week in Ogun state, in the country's southwest. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said that the driver of the bus appeared to lose control while crossing over the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway. Several other passengers were injured in the crash. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident may have been the result of 'fatigue and excessive speed' following a long overnight journey. Footage after the accident showed a mangled bus underneath a bridge. Athletes returning from Nigeria's National Sports Festival More than 30 passengers were on board at the time. The survivors were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Monday has been declared a day of mourning in Kano. The deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzu, said that the families of the victims would be given 1 million naira (around $630) as well as food supplies. The athletes had been representing their state in the festival which takes place every two years, allowing competitors from Nigeria's 35 states to take part in multi-sports events, including wheelchair basketball and traditional west African wrestling. President Bola Tinubu said of the festival that it represented 'the unity, strength and resilience that define us as a nation'. Poor road conditions and a casual enforcement of traffic rules make road accidents a common occurrence in Nigeria. The FRSC recorded 9 570 road accidents and 5 421 deaths in 2024.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Bus plunges off bridge in northern Nigeria, killing 22 athletes
A bus crash in Nigeria's northern state of Kano has killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to the local governor. The bus, which was reportedly carrying more than 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway on Saturday, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf told The Associated Press news agency. The exact cause of the accident was not known, but the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it 'might have occurred as a result of fatigue and excessive speed' after a long overnight trip. The survivors of the crash were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Yusuf said the athletes, who were accompanied by their coaches and sporting officials, were representing Kano State at the Nigerian National Sports Festival, held about 1,000km (620 miles) to the south in Ogun State. He declared Monday a day of mourning for the state. His deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, said the families of the victims would receive 1 million naira (about $630) and food supplies as support. The National Association of Nigerian Students released a statement, Nigerian daily The Guardian reported, saying the 'heartbreaking' incident had 'cast a shadow of grief over the entire nation, particularly the youth and sports communities'. Road accidents are common in Africa's most populous country, in part due to poor road conditions and lax enforcement of traffic laws. (Agencies)
DW
2 days ago
- Sport
- DW
Nigeria: Over 20 athletes killed in bus crash after festival – DW – 06/01/2025
A group of athletes was returning home from Nigeria's National Sports Festival when their bus veered off a bridge. At least 21 athletes were killed on Saturday after the bus they were traveling on drove off a bridge in the northern Nigerian state of Kano, the state governor said. The athletes were returning home from the National Sports Festival that they had been participating in for the previous week in Ogun state, in the country's southwest. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said that the driver of the bus appeared to lose control while crossing over the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway. Several other passengers were injured in the crash. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident may have been the result of "fatigue and excessive speed" following a long overnight journey. Footage after the accident showed a mangled bus underneath a bridge. Athletes returning from Nigeria's National Sports Festival More than 30 passengers were on board at the time. The survivors were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Monday has been declared a day of mourning in Kano. The deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzu, said that the families of the victims would be given 1 million naira (around $630, €550) as well as food supplies. The athletes had been representing their state in the festival which takes place every two years, allowing competitors from Nigeria's 35 states to take part in multi-sports events, including wheelchair basketball and traditional west African wrestling. President Bola Tinubu said of the festival that it represented "the unity, strength and resilience that define us as a nation." Poor road conditions and a casual enforcement of traffic rules make road accidents a common occurrence in Nigeria. The FRSC recorded 9,570 road accidents and 5,421 deaths last year. Edited by: Darko Janjevic
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bus plunges off bridge in northern Nigeria, killing 22 athletes
A bus crash in Nigeria's northern state of Kano has killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to the local governor. The bus, which was reportedly carrying more than 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway on Saturday, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf told The Associated Press news agency. The exact cause of the accident was not known, but the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it 'might have occurred as a result of fatigue and excessive speed' after a long overnight trip. The survivors of the crash were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Yusuf said the athletes, who were accompanied by their coaches and sporting officials, were representing Kano State at the Nigerian National Sports Festival, held about 1,000km (620 miles) to the south in Ogun State. He declared Monday a day of mourning for the state. His deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, said the families of the victims would receive 1 million naira (about $630) and food supplies as support. The National Association of Nigerian Students released a statement, Nigerian daily The Guardian reported, saying the 'heartbreaking' incident had 'cast a shadow of grief over the entire nation, particularly the youth and sports communities'. Road accidents are common in Africa's most populous country, in part due to poor road conditions and lax enforcement of traffic laws. In March, at least six people died near the capital, Abuja, after a trailer crashed into parked vehicles and burst into flames. Last year, Nigeria recorded 9,570 road accidents that resulted in 5,421 deaths, according to FRSC data. The Nigerian National Sports Festival brings together athletes from the country's 35 states every two years. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu recently said the games, which include sports ranging from wheelchair basketball to traditional West African wrestling, represent 'the unity, strength and resilience that define us as a nation'.
Al Jazeera
2 days ago
- Health
- Al Jazeera
Bus plunges off bridge in northern Nigeria, killing 22 athletes
A bus crash in Nigeria's northern state of Kano has killed 22 athletes returning home from a national sports event, according to the local governor. The bus, which was reportedly carrying more than 30 passengers, plunged off the Chiromawa Bridge on the Kano-Zaria expressway on Saturday, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf told The Associated Press news agency. The exact cause of the accident was not known, but the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it 'might have occurred as a result of fatigue and excessive speed' after a long overnight trip. The survivors of the crash were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Yusuf said the athletes, who were accompanied by their coaches and sporting officials, were representing Kano State at the Nigerian National Sports Festival, held about 1,000km (620 miles) to the south in Ogun State. He declared Monday a day of mourning for the state. His deputy, Aminu Gwarzo, said the families of the victims would receive 1 million naira (about $630) and food supplies as support. The National Association of Nigerian Students released a statement, Nigerian daily The Guardian reported, saying the 'heartbreaking' incident had 'cast a shadow of grief over the entire nation, particularly the youth and sports communities'. Road accidents are common in Africa's most populous country, in part due to poor road conditions and lax enforcement of traffic laws. In March, at least six people died near the capital, Abuja, after a trailer crashed into parked vehicles and burst into flames. Last year, Nigeria recorded 9,570 road accidents that resulted in 5,421 deaths, according to FRSC data. The Nigerian National Sports Festival brings together athletes from the country's 35 states every two years. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu recently said the games, which include sports ranging from wheelchair basketball to traditional West African wrestling, represent 'the unity, strength and resilience that define us as a nation'.
