Maulud Nabi: 36 Muslims Die In Ghastly Road Accident In Kaduna

• A handful of people have kicked the bucket following a ghastly road accident in Kaduna State.

• According to reports, no fewer than 36 people lost their lives in the accident as they reportedly were all reportedly heading for a Maulud celebration in Saminaka, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State

Confirming the accident to BBC, the event organizer, Ahmad Dayyabu noted that the bus, which was overcrowded had collided with another vehicle near Samunaka.

An official from the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency said 36 people died in the accident.

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However, Dayyabu, said the death toll has risen to 40, with 31 others receiving medical care in the hospital.

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“They departed from Kwandare, heading towards Saminaka. When they reached Lere, a trailer truck collided with their vehicle,” he said.

“Our investigation reveals that 71 people were on board the ill-fated bus.”