Tragedy as Newlyweds, 3 Others Die In Ghastly Motor Accident in Katsina

• A tragic road accident on the Kurfi-Katsina road claimed the lives of newlyweds Abdulsalami Yusuf Kankara, his wife Malama Zainab, and three others
• The collision occurred when a motorcycle carrying three people veered into the path of the couple’s car, killing the motorcyclists and Abdulsalami’s wife instantly; Abdulsalami later died in hospital
• The community mourns the young couple, who had been married only months, as the accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in Katsina

Katsina state - A devastating road accident claimed the lives of a newly married couple and three others in the Abattoir community of Katsina metropolis.

The tragic incident occurred along the Kurfi-Katsina road, cutting short the lives of five people.

How did the accident happened?

The deceased, 37-year-old Abdulsalami Yusuf Kankara and his wife, Malama Zainab, were returning from Kurfi Local Government Area, where they had gone to console another couple who suffered a mlscarriage.

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Abdulsalami’s brother, Aminu Yusuf Kankara, explained the circumstances of the accident:

“A motorcycle carrying three people collided with their vehicle. Those on the motorcycle and Abdulsalami’s wife died instantly. Abdulsalami later died at the hospital.”

Collision involved motorcycle veering into car’s path

According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Daily Trust, the motorcyclist, who had two passengers, suddenly veered into the path of the car, resulting in the immediate deaths of all three on the motorcycle and one occupant of the vehicle.

The other three occupants of the car were rushed to the hospital, where Abdulsalami later succumbed to his injuries.

Community mourns kind-hearted young couple

Mourners described Abdulsalami as a good and kind man, deeply mourned by the community. He and his wife had been married for only a few months before their untimely deaths.

The tragic accident has left many in Katsina grieving and serves as a grim reminder of the dangers on the nation’s roads.

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Source: Legit.ng