6 die in Jigawa motor accident

No fewer than six people have died in a ghastly motor accident along Hadejia-Kano Road in Jigawa State on Sunday.

The victims were involved in the accident while returning to Hadejia in Jigawa State after they conveyed a relative-bride to her matrimonial home in Yalleman town.

The Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Adamu, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday.

Adamu disclosed that a black Lexus vehicle conveying the people somersaulted when its tyres were removed abruptly as the driver lost control of the car.

“The accident involved a motor vehicle Lexus black in color with reg no. AAA 153 EA, driven by one Habib Habib Tall ‘m’ age 30yrs of Yalleman Quarters Kaugama LGA, carried eight (8) passengers and conveyed bride from Hadejia to Yalleman.

“On reaching Gidan sugar, on their way back to Hadejia, while on motion, both the rear and front tyre were removed, the driver lost control, the vehicle somersaulted and swarmed by roadside,” he said.

According to the police spokesman, only two persons survive the accident while others were confirmed dead.

He said: “Six persons were confirmed and certified dead by Medical Doctor while receiving treatment, they are; Baba Rabi’a Aliyu ‘f’ age 50yrs; Ummi Abubakar ‘f’ age 30yrs; Aisha Soja ‘f’ age 27yrs; Radiya Turaki ‘f’ age 3yrs; Kabir Sani ‘m’ age 2 and a half yrs, all of Wunti Quarters Hadejia LGA; and Habib Habib Tall ‘m’ age 30yrs of Yalleman Quarters, Kaugama LGA.”

Adamu added that the remains of the deceased have been released to their relatives for burial arrangements, noting that the survivors were on admission receiving treatment at Hadejia General Hospital.

He further advised motorists to always their vehicle’s tyres, brake, and other essential parts before embarking on any journey.

The police spokesperson, therefore, cautioned drivers to avoid overloading, overspeeding, hard drugs, alcohol, and night journey to avert fatal accidents on roads.

The Star

Aminu Adamu Naganye