NINE KILLED IN JIGAWA ROAD CRASH
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Agency report
Nine people lost their lives in a fatal road accident that occurred in Kyaramma village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The crash, which took place around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, involved a head-on collision between two Golf 3 saloon cars, leaving several others injured.
According to the Jigawa State Police Command, the collision resulted in multiple fatalities.
In a statement released to journalists in Dutse, the state capital, Police Public Relations Officer, Shiisu Adam, disclosed that one of the vehicles, bearing registration number Kaduna MKA 687 AY, was driven by 35-year-old Adamu Sunusi from Hadejia LGA.
He was reportedly traveling from Abuja to Gujungu town.
The other vehicle, with registration number KWL 606 KA, was driven by Bashari Danjummai, a 30-year-old man from Sauna Area, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State, heading to Kano from Hadejia.
Adam said that the Police “upon receiving the report, Motor Traffic Department personnel rushed to the scene and provided assistance. The injured victims were rushed to Ringim General Hospital for treatment.’He further clarified that nine passengers, including the two drivers, were pronounced dead by the doctor after a post-mortem examination.
“Eleven passengers are currently receiving treatment at the hospital and are responding well. Efforts are underway to identify all victims and notify their families,” said the statement.
The Jigawa police, therefore, assured the public that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
However, the State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdullahi, expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Abdullah urged drivers to adhere to traffic rules and regulations, avoid speeding, and ensure the roadworthiness of their vehicles to prevent such tragic incidents.
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