Police confirm six persons died, others injured in Jigawa auto crash
The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed that six persons lost their lives in a fatal auto accident in the Kaugama Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the spokesperson of the command, Lawan Shiisu, on Tuesday in Dutse, said three other persons sustained injuries in the accident.
He said the incident occurred at about 11:20 p.m. along Hadejia-Kano road on Monday.
“The accident involved a motor vehicle Lexus black in colour with Registration number: AAA 153 EA, driven by one Habib Habib, aged 30 years of Yalleman quarters in Kaugama LGA,” he said.
Mr Shiisu alleged that the driver, who was carrying eight passengers, lost control, as a result of which the vehicle somersaulted.
The spokesman said that upon receipt of the report, police personnel rushed to the scene and evacuated the victims to General Hospital, Hadejia, for medical attention.
He said that three others who sustained injuries were responding to treatment while the corpses had been released to their relatives for burial.
Mr Shiisu said the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Tafida, condoled the families of the deceased and urged motorists to avoid overloading, night journey and reckless driving.
He said the CP further advised motorists to check tyres in their vehicles, brake and other essential parts before embarking on a journey.
(NAN)
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