Kano, Nigeria – Tragedy struck yesterday when five police officers attached to the Kano State Police Command lost their lives in a ghastly auto accident along the Kano-Zaria highway.
The incident occurred around 1 am near Karfi Village, Kura Local Government Area, while the officers were returning from an official assignment.
Superintendent of Police Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating that 11 other officers sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Kano.
“A trailer attempted to reverse on the main road, causing the crash,” Haruna explained.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by law enforcement personnel in the line of duty.
Incident Details:
Location: Kano-Zaria highway, near Karfi Village, Kura Local Government Area
Time: 1 am on Tuesday
Fatalities: 5 police officers
Injuries: 11 police officers
The Kano State Police Command will likely conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Vanguard.
