Atiku reacts as 15 PDP supporters die in truck accident in Zamfara- Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has sent condolence to Zamfara state government over the death of 15 PDP supporters in the state - The PDP supporters died in an accident which occurred after they welcomed Governor Matawalle to Tsafe local government area - Following the incident, the Zamfara state governor said his administration will introduce death sentence for reckless drivers PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Fifteen supporters of the governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have lost their lives in a road accident in the state. Premium Times reports that the accident occurred after the PDP supporters welcomed him to Tsafe local government area. Legit.ng gathers that the accident occurred on Wednesday, August 26, along Sokoto-Gusau road in Tsafe. The governor’s spokesperson, Zailani Bappa, said the victims of the crash are supporters of the governor from the LGA who had assembled and welcomed the governor’s entourage which returned from Abuja on Wednesday evening. Read also Kogi guber: Huge number of APC aspirants is due to my efforts, says Gov Bello Speaking on the accident on Saturday, August 29, Governor Matawalle said his administration will introduce death sentence for reckless drivers. Such new law will also ensure that such reckless drivers will be compelled by law to pay compensation on every life lost, the Zamfara state governor added. Reacting to the development, Nigeria's former vice president Atiku Abubakar condoled with the Zamfara state government and families of the affected victims. "My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the 18 persons (sic), who lost their lives in a road accident in the process of receiving Gov @Bellomatawalle1, at the border of Zamfara with Katsina. "On behalf of my family, I offer my deepest condolences to the affected families, Gov Matawalle and the Government and people of Zamfara state," Atiku tweeted. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Read also Fact check: How true is FG’s claim that oil price averaged $100 per barrel for 16 years under PDP? In other news, Governor Matawalle on Tuesday, August 25 revealed that foreigners are exchanging arms for gold and other precious mineral resources in his state. The governor made the revelation while answering questions from State House correspondents after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari. Governor Matawalle had presented some gold bars and other precious stones mined in Zamfara to the president during his visit. Buhari should put an end to banditry, unrest in Zamfara - Nigerians cry | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has sent condolence to Zamfara state government over the death of 15 PDP supporters in the state - The PDP supporters died in an accident which occurred after they welcomed Governor Matawalle to Tsafe local government area - Following the incident, the Zamfara state governor said his administration will introduce death sentence for reckless drivers PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: