Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has expressed sorrow over the twin tragedies that struck Kano and Niger states, claiming many lives.
In a statement issued today by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, the governor described the death of 22 Kano athletes in a recent road accident as a national tragedy that has cast a dark cloud over the entire country.
In a separate message, the governor also condoled with the people and government of Niger State following the devastating floods that ravaged Makwa Local Government Area, thereby acknowlledging the historic bonds between Sokoto and Niger states and encouraged the victims to remain prayerful and strong in faith, despite their losses.
