Twelve die in Kano-Katsina highway accident as Radda expresses sorrow
Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Radda has mourned the loss of 12 people in a tragic road accident on the Kano–Katsina Highway. The crash involved a head-on collision between a trailer and a vehicle linked to the Katsina State Transport Authority. Six victims died instantly, while six others passed away at the hospital. Two people are still receiving treatment, and five others have been treated and discharged.
What we know
- Mallam Dikko Radda expressed deep sorrow over the accident that claimed 12 lives.
- The crash happened at Gidan Mutum Daya around 8:30 p.m. and involved a trailer and a vehicle under a Public-Private Partnership with the Katsina State Transport Authority.
- Six people, including the driver, died at the scene; six more died later in the hospital.
- Two victims remain hospitalized, while five with minor injuries have been discharged.
- Governor Radda urged motorists to observe road safety regulations and extended condolences to all affected.
