Tragic auto crash in Kano kills 5 police officers, injures 11 others
Kano police have confirmed that five officers lost their lives in a tragic motor accident in Karfi town, Kura local government area.
The spokesman of the Kano police command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said 11 other police officers sustained injuries in the crash.
He reported that the crash took place just a few kilometers from Kano when their vehicle collided head-on with a trailer.
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“The accident occurred at Karfi, some few kilometers to Kano and five of the officers died as a result of the accident while 11 others sustained injuries.
“It was gathered that the vehicle in which the police officers were traveling had a head-on collision with a trailer in the village.
“Five officers died on the spot while 11 others, who sustained various injuries, were rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital where they are currently receiving medical attention.”
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