Road accident claims lives of 14 persons, 22 cows in Kebbi
Tragedy struck along Jega/Koko Road in Kebbi State when a truck conveying passengers and cows from Illela in Sokoto hit a stationed truck at Dada village killing 14 persons and 22 cows in the process.
The ghastly crash also left other passengers seriously injured and receiving treatment at the General Hospital Koko.
Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident.
He said, “On receipt of a report about the crash, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Ahmed Magaji Kontagora, instantly rushed to the scene, and evacuated the victims to General Hospital, Koko for treatment.
“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,” he said.
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