The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has extended his condolences to the families of five persons who died on Monday after a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vehicle crashed into them at Lawanti village in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
The accident, which occurred along the Bauchi–Gombe highway, also left several others injured.
In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Umar Jibril, the Minister described the tragedy as a significant loss to the bereaved families and to the people of Gombe State.
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The statement read, “My deep condolences to the people of Lawanti district of Akko LGA, Gombe State, and particularly the families of five who lost their lives in a tragedy that involved a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) which rammed into them at Lawanti village along Bauchi-Gombe highway on Monday, 12th January, 2026.
“The incident is a huge loss not only to the bereaved families but to the state as a whole, given the circumstances that led to their death.”
The Minister who prayed for the repose of the departed souls asked God to grant their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.