Five Siblings Killed In Gombe Tricycle-Water Tanker Crash, Gov Yahaya Mourns
Three other children were injured, and Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya urged drivers to obey traffic rules and keep vehicles roadworthy.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, a water tanker crashed into a commercial tricycle in Gombe State, killing five siblings from the Mansir Adamu family while they were commuting to school.
- The collision occurred near Kanadi Academy Junction in Gombe metropolis, involving a Keke NAPEP tricycle transporting the children to their respective schools when struck by the water tanker.
- Victims Maryam, Usman, Hauwau, Aliyu, and Fatima Mansir Adamu attended local schools in Gombe; three other children sustained injuries and remain under medical treatment.
- Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as a "devastating loss" and extended condolences to the Mansir Adamu family and Jekadafari community.
- Following the tragedy, Governor Yahaya issued a stern warning to motorists, urging strict adherence to traffic rules and safe driving speeds to protect vulnerable commuters.
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