SEVEN KILLED, FOURTEEN HOSPITALISED IN JIGAWA ROAD ACCIDENT

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By: Sefiu Ajape

Seven persons have been confirmed dead, while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road accident involving a Golf 3 wagon and a Toyota Sienna at Yakasawa village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The crash occurred along the Ringim–Yakasawa road following a head-on collision between the two vehicles, leaving them severely damaged and throwing the community into panic.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Shiisu Lawal, said security personnel were immediately deployed to the scene.

“Seven people lost their lives in the accident, while fourteen others were rescued with injuries and taken to the hospital for medical treatment,” he said.

Lawal added that preliminary investigations pointed to excessive speed and possible reckless driving as contributing factors.

“Investigations have commenced to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. We advise motorists to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to avoid such unfortunate incidents,” he added.

An eyewitness, a resident of Yakasawa village, described the aftermath as harrowing.

“The impact was very loud. We rushed out and saw people trapped inside the vehicles. Some villagers helped before the police and other responders arrived,” the witness said.

Hospital sources confirmed that the injured victims are receiving treatment, noting that “some of the patients are responding well, while others are still under close observation.”

The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in a mortuary, while the wrecked vehicles were removed from the road to restore traffic flow.

The police again urged motorists to drive with caution and prioritise safety to prevent further loss of lives.