Five men die in auto crash on their way to Kano for a friend’s wedding

Five young men have died in a motor accident along Katsina-Kano road. 

According to reports, the young men who hailed from Katsina State were travelling to Kano for their friend’s wedding when the accident occurred on Sunday, October 8, 2023. 

The victims have been identified as: 

1. Fatihulkhayr Yahya

2. Bello Hamisu Safana

3. Bashir Bala Sani Ingawa

4. Muhammad Saddi Ingawa

5. Aliyu Umar

Meanwhile, friends of the deceased youths have taken to social media to mourn them.

One Adam Suleiman Njogi, wrote: Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihir raji’un. A With heavy heart and total submission to the will of almighty Allah, I deeply regret to announce the death of a Friend, colleague, mate and brother in person of Bello Hamisu Safana. Bello Hamisu Safana died as a result of fatal accident along Katsina-Kano road. Capt Safana your life was one of selflessness and dedicated, you will be remembered. You were inspired, and a role model to many, you will be greatly missed. You worked hard and always followed the path of honesty, courage and strength. You have always been an important part of our Association (Katsina state Mariners Association). We Thank you for the time we had together, and all that you shared with us. I pray your departed soul should rest in peace. Your life was a blessing, your memories will forever remain in our heart. I miss all the moments we shared as undergraduates and deck cadets onboard MV AIDA and MV Amana. Captain the path you have laid down is one thing worth emulating. You’d never be forgotten. Until we meet again Captain.To the family you left behind, I ask almighty Allah in his infinite mercy to give them and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss Amen.