In a heartbreaking turn of events, Nigeria is mourning the loss of 22 young athletes who died in a tragic road accident in Kano State. The victims were returning from a national sports festival when their bus was involved in a fatal collision that has left the country reeling in shock. This event happened on Saturday May 31, 2025
According to reports, the bus was overloaded and lost control along a major highway near Kwanar Dangora in the early hours of Sunday. Witnesses and emergency responders say the crash was one of the most severe seen in the region in recent times. Several others sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
This incident has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed calls for improved safety standards on Nigeria’s highways. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have been flooded with messages of condolence, using hashtags like #KanoTragedy, #RIPAthletes, and #NigerianSportsLoss.
President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sorrow, calling the incident “an immeasurable loss to Nigeria’s sports community,” and has promised a full investigation into the causes of the accident.
Beyond the immediate grief, this tragedy has ignited discussions about better regulation of travel conditions for athletes and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of road safety laws.
As the nation grieves, the legacy of these young talents—who had just represented their states with pride and passion—will not be forgotten.
