14 Dead, Forty Injured As Trailer Convey Human Beings, Cows Crashes Into Truck
Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora during visit to the injured in hospital
LAGOS DECEMBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than fourteen passengers were reported dead and forty injured when a trailer conveying passengers and cows from Illela LGA of Sokoto State heading to Lagos State hit a stationed truck parked by the shoulder of the road side at Dada village, Koko/Besse LGA of Kebbi State.
The fatal accident occurred on the 12th December, 2022, at about 0530hrs along Jega/Koko road.
Thus, on receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora instantly rushed to the scene, evacuated the victims to General hospital koko, for treatment, where a medical Doctor confirmed fourteen (14) dead, while the remaining victims are currently responding to treatment. Similarly, twenty two (22) cows also died as a result of the accident.
CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora also prayed for the souls of the departed to have an eternal rest and may their immediate families have the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, Amin.
The CP however calls on the NURTW, NARTO and other road users to always ensure they place adequate safety measures in their vehicles and be conscious while driving, with a view to preventing future reoccurrence.
He, therefore advised motorists to observe speed limit, avoid recklessness and be more careful while driving especially during the festive period.
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on Dec 13 2022. Filed under National.
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