12 die, five injured in road accident in Sokoto
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons, with five others sustaining injuries in a road accident which occurred in Sokoto.
FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, confirmed the accident on Monday.
Mr Yusuf-Nadabo said that the accident occurred Sunday evening at Madake village in Shagari Local Government Area of the state.
He said that the incident involved a Mitsubishi van carrying 17 persons and loaded with bags of maize, guinea corn and other items.
The sector commander said the vehicle fell into a ditch and that 12 persons died on the spot, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
He said that the affected persons had been taken to the Specialist Hospital, Shagari.
Mr Yusuf-Nadabo cautioned drivers against speeding, dangerous driving and other unwholesome practices that might endanger peoples’ lives and property.
(NAN)
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