File photo: Sokoto State Map
A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of nine young men from Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State who were travelling to Lagos in search of better economic opportunities.
The incident, which happened on Friday, has thrown the Yabo community into mourning, with condolences pouring in from across the state over the loss of the promising youths.
Reacting to the tragedy on Saturday night, the member representing Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Umar Yusuf Danmaje Yabo, described the incident as a devastating loss to the affected families, the constituency, and the nation.
In a condolence message made available to journalists in Sokoto, Danmaje said he received the news with profound sorrow.
