Tragedy struck in Jigawa State on Monday as a fatal auto crash claimed the lives of at least 14 people, leaving a community in mourning.
The accident occurred when the vehicle lost control, leading to a devastating scene described by eyewitnesses as “gruesome,” with bodies strewn around the crash site.
The Jigawa State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident late Monday night.
He revealed that while the driver of the ill-fated vehicle survived, he is assisting the police in their investigation.
Preliminary reports suggest that excessive speed may have contributed to the crash.
“The vehicle was travelling at high speed before it lost control, resulting in this tragic accident,” an unnamed source disclosed.
While investigations are ongoing, the police have yet to release the identities of the victims, as families of the deceased are being notified.
