Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has declared three days mourning in honour of victims of an auto crash which occured on Wednesday evening along Gusau/ Funtua road.
Gfhnews reports that a statement signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Zailani Bappa and made available to newsmen in Gusau on Thurday also said the governor had directed all national flags to be flown at half mast during the mourning period.
Bappa who revealed that the carnage took place shortly after the governor passed the spot, also stated that the “he immediately returned to the scene and ordered for the quick conveyance of the corpses to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau.
“Visibly worried, the Governor directed for immediate contact with the families of the victims and ordered all his staff to gather at the Hospital early the following day for a befitting burial to the deceased.”
Gfhnews also reports that earlier information from eye witnesses indicated that the deceased persons were well wishers who came to receive the governor from a trip that took him away from the state for about two weeks.
Bappa said, the governor met with President Muhammadu Buhari, some ministers and heads of agencies and parastatals during his stay outside the state where he was able to discuss various issues for the peace and progress of the state.
