6 died, 3 injured in Jigawa auto crash – Police

The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed that six persons lost their lives in a fatal auto accident in Kaugama Local Government Area of the state.

This is contained in a statement by Spoksman of the Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu, on Tuesday in Dutse.

He said three other persons sustained injuries in the accident which occurred at about 11:20 p.m. along Hadejia-Kano road on Monday.

“That on June 26, at about 11:20 p.m., information on our disposal revealed that there was a fatal motor vehicle accident along Hadejia-Kano road.

“The accident involved a motor vehicle Lexus black in color with Registration number: AAA 153 EA, driven by one Habib Habib, aged 30 years of Yalleman quarters in Kaugama LGA,” he said.

Shiisu alleged that the driver, who was carrying eight passengers, lost control as a result of which the vehicle somersaulted.

The spokesman said that upon receipt of the report, police personnel rushed to the scene and evacuated the victims to General Hospital, Hadejia for medical attention.

He said that three others who sustained injuries were responding to treatment while the corpses had been released to their relatives for burial.

He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Tafida, condoled the families of the deceased, and urged motorists to avoid overloading, night journey and reckless driving.

He said the CP further advised motorists to check tyres in their vehicles, brake and other essential parts before embarking on journey.