The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector Command has confirmed the death of 25 travelers and injuries to 53 others in an auto crash.
The accident occurred early Monday near Dangwaro International Market in the metropolitan area of Kano.
The travelers were loaded in a trailer, which also carried cows, heading from Maiduguri to the southern part of Nigeria. The trailer collided with another vehicle and somersaulted.
According to the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Ibrahim Abdullahi, the accident involved a trailer (IVECO) with the number plate XA 311 ZB.
“We received a call at about 03:15 am on July 1, 2024. Upon receiving the information, we quickly dispatched our personnel and vehicle to the scene of the incident to rescue the victims at 03:30 am,” Ibrahim said.
The Sector Commander attributed the accident to excessive speed, dangerous driving, and overloading, which led to loss of control.
During the rescue operation, items recovered included six motorcycles, 10 mobile phones, goats, rams, maize, and the sum of N400,000.
“All the victims were immediately conveyed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital Kano for urgent medical attention. The doctors on duty confirmed that 25 of the victims had died,” he said.
He warned motorists against the unsafe practice of transporting animals and goods along with human beings.
