Kano, Nigeria – A devastating auto accident along the Kano-Zaria highway has claimed the lives of five police officers and left 11 others injured.
The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, around 1 am, near Karfi village in Kura Local Government area.
According to SP Abdullahi Haruna, Kano State Police Command spokesperson, the officers were returning from an official assignment when the accident happened.
“A trailer attempted to reverse on the main road, causing the crash,” Haruna explained.
The injured officers are currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Kano.
The Kano State Police Command has extended condolences to the families of the deceased officers.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by law enforcement personnel in the line of duty.
Vanguard.
