The Jigawa State Police Command has warned motorists against speeding following a fatal accident that claimed nine lives in the state on Saturday.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdullahi, issued the warning in a statement made available to journalists by the Police Public Relations Officer, Shiisu Adam, in Dutse, the state capital.

According to the statement, the crash involved two Volkswagen vehicles, occurred around 2pm at Kyaramma Village in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

Abdullahi explained that the vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.

He said one of the vehicles, with registration number, Kaduna MKA 687 AY, was heading to Gujungu town from Abuja, while the other was en route to Kano when the crash happened.

He added that 11 persons sustained injuries and were taken to the Ringim General Hospital for medical treatment.

“Efforts are underway to identify all victims and notify their families,” the CP said in the statement.

Expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, Abdullahi also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

He urged drivers to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations, avoid speeding, and ensure their vehicles were roadworthy to prevent such a tragic incident.


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