By Abba Kabara, Gusau
Nineteen persons, believed to be supporters of the state PDP ruling party were allegedly killed in a fatal road accident Wednesday evenning in the outskerts of Tsafe town along Funtua-Gusau road.
A release signed by the Special Adviser media, publicity and public enlightenment Mallam Zailani Bappa said a truck lost control and crushed into four oncoming vehicles, killing 14 poeple on the spot.
The release which did not however, indicate that the deceased were supporters of the PDP ruling party, but a source close to the party leadership reveals to the press that they were party supporters among others who went to receive and welcome the Governor on his return from Abuja for official tour.
The release further said following the pathetic incidence, governor Bello Matawalle has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of the deceased, and also ordered for lowering the national flag to half mast.
Zailani said governor Matawalle who has already announced a condolence massage to all the breaved families, explains further that he also directed all his aides to gather at the Yariman Bakura specialist Hospital today for the preparation of the burial rites.
A release by the director general press affiars and public relations of the state house of assembly Mustapha Jafaru Kaura however, discloses that the state house of assembly has postponed its plenary session until next Monday due to an accident that occurred early evening of Wednesday when supporters of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, were speeding and cheering to welcome the state governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle.
He said the Speaker of the state assembly, Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased persons finds it necessary to suspend sitting until next week Monday.
