An unspecified amount worth millions of Naira were partially burnt as six people including three policemen attached to the bullion van of a commercial bank, have been burnt to ashes in a road accident along Argungu in Kebbi State.
Confirming this, Kebbi State Police Command spokesman, SP Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement in Birnin Kebbi, said the accident occurred on Tuesday, September 27 along Argungu/Birnin Kebbi Road after a Carina E car loaded with petrol chased by Customs officials collided with the bullion van.
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According to him: ”On the 27th September, 2022, there was a fatal motor vehicle accident/fire incident along Argungu/Birnin Kebbi road, involving a bank bullion van and four other vehicles and a motor cycle.
“The accident occurred when a Carina E car, carrying jerry cans of PMS was suspected to have been pursued by a Nigeria Custom Service patrol team from Birnin Kebbi.
“On getting to Jeda village, the Carina E car had a head on collusion with the bullion van, as a result, bursting into flames and consumed three other cars.
“Consequently, a total of five vehicles and one motorcycle burnt to ashes, six people including three policemen also died in the inferno while five other people, sustained various degree of injuries and were rushed to Federal Medical Center, Birnin Kebbi, for medical attention.
“On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora swiftly rushed to scene where he console with the families of the deceased and prayed the Almighty to grant the lives of the departed souls an eternal rest and give their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
”The Commissioner also assured members of the public that, a thorough investigation will be carried out to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.”
