According to reports, about 13 people died in a ghastly motor accident in Babura local government area of Jigawa State on Tuesday.
An eyewitness said the accident occurred when two vehicles collided in different directions. He said some victims died on the spot while others have been hospitalised.
Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said, “Today, Tuesday, 16th of July 2024, at about 1120hrs, information at the Command’s disposal revealed that there was a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a DAF truck with reg. No. GMB 242 KD, coming from Kanya market.
“On reaching an Immigration checking point, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with reg. No. XA 381 GAS, was also coming from the Kano to Kanya market with overloading and at a high speed.
“When the immigration officers stopped it, the driver refused to stop and attempted to get around the checkpoint by veering into the other lane. As a result, he collided head-on with the aforementioned DAF truck.”
He said 14 passengers died instantly while four others suffered various degrees of injuries. He mentioned that the Divisional Police Officer, Kanya Division and his patrol team swung into action immediately after they were briefed about the incident.
“Upon arrival, corpses and injured were evacuated and rushed to Kanya Babba Hospital. Corpses were certified dead by a doctor on duty, while the injured are receiving medical attention.”