Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Nine Die In Katsina Accident

 


The Katsina State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps on Tuesday confirmed the death of nine people in a motor accident in Batagarawa Local Government of the state.
Photo - Nine people die in crash, Katsina
The FRSC Sector Commander, Alhaji Habu Dauda, told journalists in Katsina that the accident occurred at about 11 am on Monday, at the entrance gate of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, on Katsina-Dutsinma road.
The driver of a bus with number plate AA 479 JH lost control while trying to avoid collision with another vehicle.
According to the Sector Commander's words, eight people, including the driver of the bus, died instantly and one person passed later in the hospital.
He also said that six of the passengers were still receiving treatment at the Katsina General Hospital.
The commander added that N678,095, sent through the driver of the vehicle to one Alhaji Nura Lawal, was recovered and handed over to the owner.

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