The Jigawa state police command has confirmed the death of 14 people as a result of fatal car lone accident at Tage village of Kafin Hausa local government area of Jigawa state.
The command public relations officer DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam made the confirmation in a statement sent to journalist, including GLOBAL TRACKER.
According to the statement, the accident occurred on golf 3 wagon with reg no. GML 842 XA JGS driven by an unidentified driver, coming from Hadejia town for Makera village Kafin Hausa LGA conveying fifteen (15) passengers.
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When the driver arrived at Tage bridge, which had been damaged during the previous rainy season, he applied a sudden break at high speed, causing him to lose control, the vehicle somersaulted, and fell inside the bridge.
The command said following receipt of the ominous report, a team of police officers led by DPO Bulangu Division arrived on the scene, evacuated the victims, and conveyed them to Hadejia General Hospital.
Unfortunately, fourteen (14) passengers were confirmed dead by a medical doctor on call, including eight (8) females, two (2) men, and four (4) young men, while the driver is still alive but unconscious.
Shiisu Adam said the driver was admitted and is responding to treatment.
“The case is currently being investigated,” said DSP.
Meanwhile, the command has warned motorists particularly commercial drivers, to avoid driving at high speeds, carrying an overload of people and goods, and using hard drugs while driving, saying the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, will arrest any erring drivers whose actions result in the death of innocent citizens and damage to their property.
It then prays for the deceased to rest in peace.