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5 police officers dead, 11 others injured in Kano accident

No fewer than five police officers have been confirmed dead in an accident at Karfi town in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State.

The Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Kiyawa said 11 other police operatives sustained injuries in the auto crash.

He disclosed that the accident occurred at Karfi in Kura LGA while the officers were returning to Kano from an official assignment.

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The police spokesman said: “The accident occurred at Karfi, a few kilometres to Kano and five of the officers died as a result of the accident while 11 others sustained injuries.

“It was gathered that the vehicle in which the police officers were travelling had a head-on collision with a trailer in the village.

“Five officers died on the spot while 11 others, who sustained various injuries, were rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital where they are currently receiving medical attention.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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