Crimes

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.

Yusuf sacks Kano LG caretaker committee chairmen

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

Recent Posts

Ekiti election: Oyebanji lauds voter turnout, expresses optimism for victory

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has commended voters for their participation in Saturday’s governorship election…

3 hours ago

How Davido gifted Daverel new car amid online criticism

Content creator and influencer Davrel has claimed that Afrobeats star Davido gifted him a new…

3 hours ago

6 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

No fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead in an accident at the Ibadan…

3 hours ago

‘Without music, I’d be unemployed’ — Ayra Starr

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has revealed that she believes she would be unemployed and still…

3 hours ago

FUOYE suspends two students over cyberbullying of ex-SUG president

The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti has suspended two students over allegations of cyberbullying…

3 hours ago

Ondo by-election: APC candidate hails voter turnout, peaceful conduct

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election, Prof. Dayo…

6 hours ago

This website uses cookies.