10 Dead, Others Hospitalized in Jigawa Auto Crash

By Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse

At least ten people have been confirmed dead, and others hospitalized following a tragic auto crash in Yanfari village, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State.

Jigawa State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement. He explained that the accident occurred on November 12, 2024, around 9:30 p.m. along the Kano/Hadejia Road.

According to the statement, a Toyota Hummer bus, with registration number HDJ 631 YDD and driven by 35-year-old Sani Mainasara from Hadejia LGA, collided with a parked trailer (registration number RGN 180 ZC) while en route from Kano to Hadejia, carrying 11 passengers. The impact caused the bus to overturn, resulting in the death of the driver and nine passengers at the scene.

Upon receiving the distress call, a police patrol team from Taura Division responded, evacuating the bodies to Hadejia General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor. One survivor is currently receiving treatment at Majia Primary Health Care Centre and is reportedly in stable condition.

An investigation into the accident has been initiated, and legal consequences await any parties found at fault.