A tragic auto accident along the Kano-Zaria highway has claimed the lives of five police officers attached to the Kano State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred around 1 am on Tuesday near Karfi village, Kura Local Government area.
Eleven other officers sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment at a Kano hospital.
According to Haruna, “The officers were returning from an official assignment when a trailer attempted to reverse on the main road, causing the accident.”
The Kano State Police Command has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased officers.
This incident highlights the risks and sacrifices made by law enforcement personnel in the line of duty.
Vanguard.
