18 persons die in Kebbi autocrash
18 persons have reportedly died in a road accident that occurred on Sunday at Malisa village in Gwandu LGA of Kebbi State along Aliero/Sokoto road, while forty-two others were injured in the crash and left 16 cows dead.
In a statement by Kebbi State Police Command, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said the accident occurred when a yet-to-be identified driver of a truck with Reg. No. SRP 442 XA Niger State conveying passengers and cows from Illela LGA of Sokoto to Lagos lost control at Malisa junction.
He said: ”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 Gwandu for treatment, where a medical doctor confirmed18 dead while the remaining victims are currently responding to treatment. 16 cows also died as a result of the accident.
”CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora also prayed for the souls of the departed to have eternal rest and may their immediate families have the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
