Tragedy Strikes Katsina State APC Delegation En Route To North West Zonal Congress Leaving One Dead And Several Injured

Tragedy hits Katsina APC as a delegate dies and an ex-deputy governor is injured in a crash. Governor Radda visits victims at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP

Fatal Turn On The Road To Political Engagement

The political landscape in Katsina State has been cast in shadow following a devastating traffic accident that claimed the life of a dedicated party delegate. Dalhat Machika, a representative from the Sabuwa Local Government Area, was confirmed deceased after the vehicle transporting the All Progressives Congress delegation met with a violent collision. The group was in transit to the highly anticipated APC North West Zonal Congress when the incident occurred, transforming a routine political journey into a scene of mourning for the regional party structure.

High Profile Casualties Among The Injured

Beyond the tragic loss of life, the accident resulted in serious injuries to several prominent political figures within the state. Sirajo Umar Damari, who previously served as the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, was among those rushed to emergency care following the crash. Also reported injured is the APC chairman for the Sabuwa Local Government, indicating that the impact of the accident has decapitated the local party leadership at a critical time of organizational regrouping. The survivors are currently being monitored by medical professionals as the community awaits further updates on their stability.

Emergency Medical Response In Kaduna

The victims were swiftly transported to the Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital located in the Tudun Wada area of Kaduna to receive urgent clinical attention. Ibrahim Kaula, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, confirmed that the medical facility is currently managing the care of the former deputy governor and his colleagues. The concentration of high ranking officials at a single hospital has necessitated increased security and administrative coordination to ensure that the medical team can focus on the recovery of the injured without external disruption.