On Sunday, June 26, a fatal accident that killed six bride escorts took place in the State’s Giddan Suger region.
DSP Lawal Adam, the state police command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident to reporters and stated that the six bride escorts and other people had escorted a newlywed to her husband’s home and were on their way back to their homes when the unfortunate incident occurred.
He said the driver of the vehicle which had eight persons inside, lost control of the wheel and the vehicle somersaulted several times, leading to the death of the six persons.
”The Accident involved a Lexus car, black in colour, with Reg. no. AAA 153 EA, driven by a 30-year-old man, Habib Habib of Yalleman Quarters Kaugama Kaugama local Government, while carrying eight (cool passengers after they have conveyed a bride from Hadejia to Yalleman town.
On Reaching Gidan Sugar, on their way back to Hadejia, while on speed, both the rear and front tyres were removed; the driver lost control, the vehicle somersaulted and rammed into the bush.
On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen swung into action and visited the scene, victims were evacuated and rushed to General Hospital Hadejia for treatment.”he said.
Adam stated that six persons were confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the other three passengers are receiving treatment. He added that the bodies of the deceased persons have been released to their relatives for burial arrangements.
