Police: Ten dead, one injured in Jigawa auto crash

...says the driver of the bus, along with nine passengers, died on the spot.


The Jigawa police command has reported a devastating auto crash in Yanfari village, Taura LGA, resulting in ten fatalities.

On Tuesday, Lawal Shiisu, command spokesperson, revealed that one person was injured in the tragic incident.

“A Toyota Hummer bus, with registration number: HDJ 631 YDD, conveying 11 passengers from Kano to Hadejia, hit a parked trailer, with registration number: RGN 180 ZC and somersaulted,” NAN quoted Shiisu as saying.

“The driver of the bus, along with nine passengers, died on the spot.”

The Taura division police patrol team swiftly responded, transporting the bodies to Hadejia General Hospital for examination.

“The doctor on call certified all the 10 passengers dead, while one passenger was admitted at Majia Primary Health Care Centre and he is responding to treatment,” he added.

Shisu stated that the command launched an investigation, ensuring those responsible face legal consequences.

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