The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of several Kano athletes in an auto crash on Saturday.

Daily Trust reports that the incident occurred as the state contingents were returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State.

Many athletes reportedly died when the coaster bus they were travelling in fell off a bridge after it had arrived in Kano.

In a statement on Saturday signed by the NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the forum described the incident as tragic.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the athletes, the state government, and the sports community in Kano State and Nigeria.

“We ask Allah to repose the souls of the athletes and give succour to their families at this difficult moment,” the NGF stated. (Weekend Trust)