Wednesday, December 11, 2024 -Six members of a family have d!ed in a fatal road accident in Jigawa State.
This comes barely 48 hours after a previous crash killed 14 people in
Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of the state.
The latest incident occurred along the Auyo-Adiyani road in Guri Local
Government Area on Tuesday night, December 10, 2024.
Witnesses revealed that the victims, all members of the same family from
Adiyani, were returning from a condolence visit to relatives of those lost in
the earlier accident.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Shi’isu Lawan Adam,
who confirmed the incidents, cautioned commercial drivers to avoid overloading
and excessive speeding.
According to the PPRO, the first accident which occurred on December
Monday, December 9 involved a Golf 3 wagon driven by an unidentified
driver.
He said the driver applied a sudden break while at high speed,
causing him to lose control. The vehicle somersaulted and fell inside the
bridge, killing 14 passengers on board.
“It is with great sadness and sorrow that the Jigawa State Police
Command announces the lone fatal car accident that occurred at Tage village,
Kafin Hausa LGA on December 9, 2024, at approximately 1530 HRS,” the statement
read.
"The accident occurred on golf 3 wagon with reg no. GML 842 XA JGS
driven by an unidentified driver, coming from Hadejia town for Makera village
Kafin Hausa LGA conveying fifteen (15) passengers.
"When the driver arrived at Tage bridge, which had been damaged
during the previous rainy season, he applied a sudden break at high speed,
causing him to lose control, the vehicle somersaulted, and fell inside the
bridge, killing 14 passengers on board.
"Following receipt of the ominous report, a team of police officers
led by DPO Bulangu Division arrived on the scene, evacuated the victims, and
conveyed them to Hadejia General Hospital.
"Unfortunately, fourteen (14) passengers were confirmed dead by a
medical doctor on call, including eight females, two (2) men, and four (4)
young men, while the driver is still alive but unconscious. He was admitted and
is responding to treatment. The case is currently being investigated.
"In addition to offering condolences to the surviving family, the
Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi psc prays for the innocent
souls of the deceased to rest in peace.
"As a result, he warns motorists, particularly commercial drivers,
to avoid driving at high speeds, carrying an overload of people and goods, and
using hard drugs while driving.
“The command, in collaboration with other security agencies, will arrest
any erring drivers whose actions result in the death of innocent citizens and
damage to their property.”
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