A scene of the tragedy that befell the sports contingent of Kano State to the just concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
The accident reportedly claimed the lives of 20 persons as they were returning home from the Gateway Games.
It was gathered that the vehicle conveying the contingents was involved in the crash in Dakatsalle town, 50 kilometres into the ancient city of Kano.
The Chairman of the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Kano State chapter, Zahraddeen Saleh, confirmed the incident.
Saleh said those who died included athletes, journalists, medical personnel and administrators.
The State Commissioner of Youth and Sport Development, Mustapha Kwankwaso, has also confirmed the incident in an official statement made available to newsmen in the state.
He said others who sustained injuries were responding to treatment.
Kwankwaso expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate motor accident involving members of the Kano State contingent to the National Sports Festival – Gateway 2024 held in Ogun State.
“On behalf of the Kano State Government and the good people of the state, extended heartfelt sympathies to the affected athletes, officials, and their families.