A member of Sokoto State House of Assembly, representing Yabo constituency, Honourable Abubakar Shehu Shamaki Yabo, has expressed deep grief over the tragic auto crash that claimed the lives of nine young men from Yabo traveling to Lagos in search of greener posture.
In a condolence statement issued to newsmen in Sokoto on Saturday, Hon. Shamaki described the incident as a devastating blow to Yabo and the entire Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency.
“It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of nine young men from Yabo.
“This painful incident is a great loss not only to their families but also to our entire constituency,” he said.
The lawmaker noted that the deceased were full of hope and aspirations, adding that their untimely death has thrown the community into deep mourning.
“These young men left home with dreams of a better life. Their passing at a time they were seeking to better their livelihood is heartbreaking and a huge loss to us all,” he added.
The lawmaker also called on relevant authorities to intensify efforts on road safety and support for youths seeking legitimate opportunities within the state to reduce dangerous migration in search of jobs.