Tragedy struck on Monday in Kano, Kano State, when a road accident claimed the lives of 25 passengers and left several others injured.
According to a statement released by Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander in the state, on Monday, the accident has been confirmed and is currently under investigation.
The accident occurred at the Dangwaro International Market, on the outskirts of Kano city, Abdullahi revealed.
The passengers, who were said to be travelling from Maiduguri to the southern part of the country, were reportedly loaded in a trailer alongside cows when the incident happened.
The trailer collided with another vehicle and somersaulted several times.
Abdullahi said the accident involved a trailer (IVECO) with registration number XA 311 ZB.
“We received a call at about 03:15 am on 1 July 2024. On receiving the information, we quickly dispatched our personnel and a vehicle to the scene of the incident to rescue the victims at 03:30 am,” Ibrahim said.
The sector commander said the accident occurred due to excessive speed, dangerous driving, and overloading, which led to a loss of control.
He explained that during the rescue operation, items recovered included six motorcycles, ten mobile phones, animals (goats and rams), maize, and N400,000 cash.
Abdullahi disclosed that all the recovered items had been handed over to the police.
“All the victims were immediately conveyed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital Kano for urgent medical attention.
“The doctors on duty confirmed 25 of the victims dead,” he said.
Abdullahi cautioned drivers against the dangerous practice of carrying animals and goods alongside passengers, emphasizing the importance of safety on the roads.
A devastating accident occurred on Friday at the Juma’at mosque in Kura local government area, where a trailer crashed into worshippers, killing 14 people.
