The traders were traveling to Niger State from Goronyo, Sokoto State, with 65 passengers, six motorcycles, and sacks of onions and beans. When the truck got to the Koko/Besse local government area in Kebbi state, its head broke off from the body and went off the road into a neighboring bush, killing eleven people and injuring numerous more who were transported to the hospital for treatment.
After learning of the incident, a group of traffic police swiftly mobilized to the area and took the victims to the hospital, where a medical professional confirmed the death of eleven people, according to SP Nafiu Abubakar, the image maker for Kebbi State Police.
CP But in order to save lives, Chris cautioned drivers to stop overloading and speeding. He prayed for the wounded to heal quickly and for the deceased’s souls to rest in peace.
