The Jigawa Police Command has confirmed that 14 people lost their lives and four others were injured in a severe motor accident on the Kano-Kanya road in Babura Local Government Area.
In a statement on Tuesday, police spokesperson Lawan Shiisu reported that the accident, which took place around 11:20 a.m. in Kanya village, involved a truck and a bus.
“Today, 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 checkpoint, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with Reg no: XA 381 GAS, was also coming from the Kano to Kanya market overloaded 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 with the truck,” Shiisu said.
He said the police rescue team evacuated the victims to Kanya Babba Cottage Hospital where a medical doctor certified 14 persons dead.
Shiisu said four injured passengers were receiving treatment at the hospital, while investigation into the accident has since commenced.
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