MEN of the Nigeria Civil and Security Defense Corps (NSCDC) were
involved in a rescue operation Saturday when an auto crash claimed the
lives of nine persons in Gamji-Gyedi village, seven kilometres to Ringim
LGA of Jigawa State.
The accident occurred following a head-on collision between two buses.
The commandant of the NSCDC, Muhammad Gidado, told us that the incident occurred close to a fuel vendor. He said that upon impact, the vehicles hit some gallons filled with petrol. He said the buses burst into flames, causing six passengers to be burnt beyond recognition. Three other victims died in a hospital.
The commandant warned drivers to avoid over speeding, adding that people should also avoid placing inflammables at roadsides.
He also ordered the apprehension of the fuel seller.
In another development, the commandant said that about 20 armed robbers raided the secretariat of Miga LGA of Jigawa State, yesterday. The men tied up two security personnel and locked them up in a room.
He said Investigation was ongoing to fish out the perpetrators.
The commandant called on people of Jigawa State to be vigilant
The accident occurred following a head-on collision between two buses.
The commandant of the NSCDC, Muhammad Gidado, told us that the incident occurred close to a fuel vendor. He said that upon impact, the vehicles hit some gallons filled with petrol. He said the buses burst into flames, causing six passengers to be burnt beyond recognition. Three other victims died in a hospital.
The commandant warned drivers to avoid over speeding, adding that people should also avoid placing inflammables at roadsides.
He also ordered the apprehension of the fuel seller.
In another development, the commandant said that about 20 armed robbers raided the secretariat of Miga LGA of Jigawa State, yesterday. The men tied up two security personnel and locked them up in a room.
He said Investigation was ongoing to fish out the perpetrators.
The commandant called on people of Jigawa State to be vigilant
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