An accident claimed the lives of nine people in Kyaramma village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The accident, which occurred on Saturday around 20:00, involved two Golf 3 saloon vehicles and also left several others injured.

According to the Jigawa State Police Command, the vehicles collided head-on, resulting in the fatal crash.

In a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital, the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, Dutse, Shiisu Adam, revealed that one of the vehicles, with registration number Kaduna MKA 687 AY, was driven by Adamu Sunusi, a 35-year-old man from Hadejia LGA, heading to Gujungu town from Abuja.

The other vehicle, with registration number KWL 606 KA, was driven by Bashari Danjummai, a 30-year-old man from Sauna Area, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State, heading to Kano from Hadejia.

Adam said that the Police “upon receiving the report, Motor Traffic Department personnel rushed to the scene and provided assistance. The injured victims were rushed to Ringim General Hospital for treatment.’He further clarified that nine passengers, including the two drivers, were pronounced dead by the doctor after a post-mortem examination.

“Eleven passengers are currently receiving treatment at the hospital and are responding well. Efforts are underway to identify all victims and notify their families,” said the statement.

The Jigawa police, therefore, assured the public that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.

However, the State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdullahi, expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Abdullah urged drivers to adhere to traffic rules and regulations, avoid speeding, and ensure the roadworthiness of their vehicles to prevent such tragic incidents.