29 Killed in Potiskum-Kano Crash

Twenty-nine persons have been reported killed in a horrendous motor accident at Daniski village, on the Potiskum–Kano road in Nengere Local Government Area of Yobe State.

According to a statement by CSP Frank E. Mba, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer in Abuja, the accident resulted from a head-on collision of two Toyota Hiace buses travelling in opposite directions.  In the ensuing fire, 11 of the 29 dead were burnt beyond recognition, and several people suffered various injuries. 
The statement further said that policemen from Nengere Division, Yobe State Police Command, assisted by members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NUTRW) responded to the incident, rushing the injured to the General Hospital Potiskum.  The dead bodies were deposited at the Hospital’s mortuary.
Expressing concern over incessant cases of accidents on our highways, the Inspector-General of Police advised Nigerians to ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy at all times, the statement said.  He equally warned against reckless driving, over speeding, over loading and flagrant disobedience of road traffic laws and regulations. 
“He directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the newly rejuvenated Police Highway Patrol to take proactive measures, working in conjunction with other security agencies, to assist road users in preventing road accidents and rendering prompt assistance to victims of road mishap on our highways,” Mr. Mba said.