Tragedy struck on the Katsina-Kano road as five young men from Katsina State lost their lives in a fatal motor accident on Sunday, October 8, 2023, while on their way to a friend’s wedding in Kano. The names of the victims have been identified as follows:
- Fatihulkhayr Yahya
- Bello Hamisu Safana
- Bashir Bala Sani Ingawa
- Muhammad Saddi Ingawa
- Aliyu Umar
In the wake of this heartbreaking incident, friends of the departed youths have turned to social media to express their grief. One individual, Adam Suleiman Njogi, shared the following message: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihir raji’un. With heavy hearts and complete submission to the will of almighty Allah, I deeply regret to announce the passing of a dear friend, colleague, mate, and brother, Bello Hamisu Safana. Bello Hamisu Safana lost his life in a tragic accident on the Katsina-Kano road. Captain Safana, your life was marked by selflessness and dedication, and you will always be remembered. You were an inspiration and a role model to many, and your absence will be deeply felt. Your hard work and unwavering commitment to honesty, courage, and strength will always be admired. You were a significant part of our Association (Katsina State Mariners Association), and we are grateful for the time we had together and the wisdom you shared with us. I pray for your departed soul to rest in peace. Your life was a blessing, and your memories will forever reside in our hearts. I miss all the moments we shared as undergraduates and deck cadets on board MV AIDA and MV Amana. Captain, the path you have blazed is one worth emulating, and you will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, Captain. To the family you left behind, I beseech almighty Allah in His infinite mercy to grant them and their loved ones the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss. Amen.”
