A car accident has claimed the lives of 14 people while four others sustained various degrees of injuries on the Kanya highway in Jigawa State.
The incident occurred when a Daf truck and a Toyota Hiace had a head-on collision on Tuesday.
A source explained that the Toyota Hiace was travelling at high speed and attempted to overtake near an immigration checkpoint, which resulted in the collision.
He further explained, “The impact claimed the lives of 14 passengers, while four others sustained serious injuries and are receiving treatment in a hospital.
The Jigawa State Police Command responded to the scene and transported the victims to Kanya Babba Cottage Hospital.
The death of the victims was confirmed by the medical personnel at the hospital, saying that the injured are currently receiving medical treatment.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, explained that an investigation into the incident has been initiated, focusing on the suspected reckless driving of the Toyota Hiace driver.
He further explained that the identities of the deceased have been withheld pending notification of their families.