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TRAGIC CRASH: Gov Matawalle declares 3-day mourning in Zamfara

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Aug 27, 2020

Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has declared 3-days mourning in honour of victims of an auto crash which occured on Wednesday evening along Gusau-Funtua road.

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Earlier, AFNEWS reported that 14 people died when a trailer run into three cars at the scene of the accident.

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According to eye witnesses, the deceased persons were well wishers who came to receive the governor from a trip outside the state.

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A statement signed by the governor's Special Adviser on Media, Mr Zailani Bappa in Gusau on Thursday, said the national flag to be flown at half mast during the mourning period.

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The statement revealed that the carnage took place shortly after the governor passed the spot, but immediately returned to the scene to assist the victims.

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"On arrival, he ordered for the quick conveyance of the corpses to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau.

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"Matawalle directed immediate contact with the families of the victims and ordered all his staff to gather at the Hospital the following day for a befitting burial to the deceased,ÔÇØ it added.

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