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12 die, 5 injured in auto Sokoto crash

Twelve persons have been confirmed dead while five others sustained injuries in a road accident which occurred in Sokoto.

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Mr. Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, confirmed 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 other items.

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The FRSC sector commander said that 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.

Yusuf-Nadabo cautioned drivers against speeding, dangerous driving and other unwholesome practices that might endanger peoples’ lives and property.

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