In Jigawa State, a tragic road accident occurred at Kwanar Gujungu town, resulting in the death of eleven persons.
The Jigawa State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiitu Adam, officially acknowledged the incident in a statement released on a somber Sunday.
According to Adam, the unfortunate event transpired on a Saturday, when a Honda LE and a Golf Wagon collided head-on, leading to the instantaneous loss of lives for all eleven occupants in both vehicles.
The specifics revealed that a Honda L.E in ash color, bearing registration number NSR 469 AE, was transporting five passengers from Kano to Balangu town, Kafin Hausa LGA.
Simultaneously, a Golf Wagon, registered as AUY 292 XA, was carrying four passengers from Gujungu to Taura LGA. The collision proved fatal for everyone involved.
Upon receiving the report, a prompt response from a team of police personnel from the Motor Traffic Department at Taura Divisional Police Headquarters ensued.
They rushed to the scene and, with urgency, transported the lifeless bodies to the General Hospital. A medical doctor at the hospital confirmed the tragic outcome.
Adam went on to convey that the Commissioner of Police, AT Abdullahi, expressed condolences on behalf of the command.
He extended sympathy to the families of the deceased and offered prayers, invoking Almighty Allah’s forgiveness for any shortcomings of the departed souls.
The whole community is saddened by the passing of these eleven lives, underscoring the importance of ongoing initiatives to enhance road safety and avert such deeply distressing occurrences.
The shared grief reinforces the necessity for sustained endeavors aimed at fostering awareness and implementing measures to prevent tragic incidents on the roads, ensuring the well-being of our community members.
This somber event serves as a poignant reminder of the collective responsibility we bear in advocating for and actively participating in initiatives that prioritize the safety of all road users.
