Kebbi Governor Donates N20m to Families of Ambursa Accident Victims
Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N20 million to the families of the five youths who lost their lives and those who sustained injuries in the tragic motor accident that occurred along Airport Road in Ambursa, Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area.
The fatal accident occurred on Saturday when a Toyota Sienna vehicle conveying 18 youths to a friendly football match lost control and somersaulted, claiming the lives of five passengers while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
A high-powered delegation led by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Dutsinmari, visited Ambursa on Monday to convey the Governor’s condolences and present the financial assistance to the victims and their families.
Other members of the delegation include the alongside the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, that of Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Muslim, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki, the Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Ibrahim Jombali, the Special Adviser on New Media, Aliyu Bandado, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Ahmad Idris and other senior government officials,
Speaking at the palace of the District Head of Ambursa, Alhaji Abubakar Umar, Dutsinmari said Governor Idris had wished to personally sympathise with the victims and their families but was unavoidably engaged in official duties.
He recalled that the Governor witnessed the accident firsthand and immediately directed emergency measures to save lives.
The Commissioner announced that N3 million each was for the families of the five deceased victims, N1 million to each of those who sustained injuries, while the remaining N2 million would be shared among the other occupants of the vehicle.
He described the loss of the five young men as a great tragedy, not only for the Ambursa community but for Kebbi State as a whole.
Responding on behalf of the community, the District Head, Alhaji Isah Haruna Rasheed, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Idris for his compassion, swift intervention, and generous financial support.
He said the Governor demonstrated exceptional leadership by personally participating in the rescue operation and sending a high-powered delegation to console the community.
The District Head prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the departed souls, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus, bless Governor Idris abundantly for his kindness, and grant speedy recovery to those receiving treatment.
He also reaffirmed the continued support and loyalty of the people of Ambursa to the Governor.
Special prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased and the speedy recovery of the injured were offered by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Engr. Imrana Usman.
The event was attended by the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government, Abubakar Nayaya, alongside other local government officials.
