A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of ten people and left one injured in Yanfari village, located in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident, which occurred on Monday night, involved a Toyota Hummer bus and a parked trailer, according to a statement released by the Jigawa State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, on Tuesday.
DSP Adam explained that the Toyota Hummer bus, bearing the registration number HDJ 631 YDD, was traveling from Kano to Hadejia when it collided with a stationary trailer with the registration number RGN 180 ZC. The impact caused the bus to somersault, resulting in a significant loss of life.
“The Jigawa State Police Command regrets to announce that on 12 November 2024, at about 21:30 hrs, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred in Yanfari village, Taura LGA, along the Kano/Hadejia Road,” DSP Adam said.
The crash led to the immediate death of the bus driver and nine passengers. Another passenger was injured and taken to a nearby health facility.
“Upon receipt of the tragic report, the patrol team attached to Taura Division rushed to the scene, where 10 bodies were evacuated to Hadejia General Hospital for medical examinations. The attending doctor certified them dead, while the remaining passenger was admitted to Majia Primary Health Care Centre and is responding to treatment,” he explained.
The news of the accident has brought grief to the affected families and residents of the area. The police have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the collision.
“We are working diligently to uncover the circumstances that led to this unfortunate incident,” DSP Adam added.
Road safety remains a pressing concern across Nigeria, and incidents like this highlight the need for enhanced measures to ensure the safety of travelers. Community members have expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and urged authorities to implement stricter enforcement of road safety regulations to prevent such accidents in the future.
One resident said, “It is painful to see so many lives lost in such a manner. We hope that this tragedy prompts better measures to prevent accidents on our roads.”