No fewer than 24 person have lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident in Babura local government area of Jigawa State.
A resident told NewsNow that the incident happened when two cars going in different directions had a head on collision.
He said some of the victims died on the spot while others were taken to hospital.
Spokesman of the Jigawa State Police Command DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident.
He 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 passed away instantly while four others suffered severe injuries.
Shiisu further disclosed that on receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Kanya Division, alongside his patrol team, raced to the scene.
“On their 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.”
He said investigation has commenced into the incident.