Tragedy struck Monday in kebbi State as 14 people and 22 cows have died in a ghastly accident along Koko-Jega road in the state .
Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO),SP Nafiu Abubakar, who confirmed the story ,said, “on December, 12, at about 5.30 am there was a fatal motor vehicle accident along Jega/Koko road. The accident occurred when a truck with registration number: SRZ 518 XS, driven by yet to be identified person, 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. As a result, 40 passengers sustained various degree of injuries.
“On receipt of the report, 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 14 dead, while the remaining victims are currently responding to treatment. Similarly, 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”, he said. The CP have called on the NURTW, NARTO and other road users to always ensure they emplace adequate safety measures in their vehicles and be conscious while driving, with a view to preventing future reoccurrence.
” They are therefore advised to observe speed limit, avoid recklessness and be more careful while driving especially during the festive period”, he stated.
