Police Affairs Minister Commiserates with Govt, People of Kano over Loss of Young Athletes 

Post by Supreme International Magazine 

Their Efforts Will Be Forever Remembered, Gaidam Mourns Slain Kano Athletes

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Government and People of Kano over the loss of 20 young athletes in fatal motor accident while returning from the just concluded National Sports Festival, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Minister send his condolence message via a letter he personally signed, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).

The Minister noted that the loss casts a shadow of grief over the nation, stressing that the lives lost, were promising.

The letter in full:

Letter of Condolence to the People and Government of Kano state on the Passing of Promising Athletes from Kano State

I, Senator (Dr.) Ibrahim Gaidam, Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kano State, as well as the entire Nigerian nation, on the tragic loss of our promising athletes in a road accident while returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

This heartbreaking event has cast a shadow of grief across our nation. The Ministry and the entire Police ecosystem share in this profound moment of sorrow with the families, friends, and the people of Kano State. I extend my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and all citizens of Kano and Nigeria at large. It is crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions these young athletes made to our sporting community and the nation’s pride. Their dedication and efforts will be forever remembered.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of these energetic and committed young lives. Their legacy of perseverance and passion for excellence will continue to inspire future generations. May their souls find eternal peace, and may Allah SWT grant comfort and strength to their families during this difficult time.

In this moment of mourning, we pray for the swift recovery of those injured and for Allah’s mercy to be upon all who lost their lives.

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. May Allah SWT grant Jannatul Firdaus to the departed and provide patience and solace to their loved ones.