Nigeria, May 31 -- Kano State has been thrown into mourning after a fatal auto crash claimed the lives of 19 people returning from the just concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State.

As reported by Kano Times, the tragic accident happened on Saturday in Dakatsalle town, about 50 kilometres from Kano, as the state's contingent approached the final stretch of their journey home. The victims included athletes, a journalist, medical staff, and sports officials.

According to the Chairperson of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, the vehicle was carrying 30 people when the crash occurred.

"As I am talking to you now, we have counted 19 dead bodies," Mr Fagge said, adding that several others sustained injuries and ...