The death of 19 passengers in an accident that occurred on
the Kano, Zaria Road late Thursday night, has thrown President Muhammadu Buhari
into a mourning mood.
The President while reacting to the ugly development said he
is devastated and saddened by the unfortunate tragedy that claimed the lives of
passengers who happily left their homes without any idea that it was going to
be their last day on earth.
Buhari took to a statement conveyed by his media aide, Garba
Shehu to lament the frequency of road accidents in the country.
According to him, the situation though worrisome, calls for
greater reflection on the importance of safety standards.
“I understand that the accident was blamed on over-speeding
and this account worries me deeply. Our drivers should take safety regulations
seriously; they have the responsibility to protect their passengers. It’s
unfortunate that ours is a country where, despite regular public enlightenment
programmes by road safety officials, our recalcitrant drivers treat the issue
with indifference,” the President lamented.
He admonished road users on adherence to safety standards,
insisting that “regulations can go a long way to protect lives.”
The President extended his condolences to the Government of
Kano State and the families of those who died in the acciden
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