Twenty-nine persons have been reported
killed in a horrendous motor accident at
Daniski village, on the Potiskum–Kano
road in Nengere Local Government Area
of Yobe State. According to a statement by CSP Frank E.
Mba, the Deputy Force Public Relations
Officer in Abuja, the accident resulted
from a head-on collision of two Toyota
Hiace buses travelling in opposite
directions. In the ensuing fire, 11 of the 29 dead were burnt beyond recognition,
and several people suffered various
injuries. The statement further said that
policemen from Nengere Division, Yobe
State Police Command, assisted by
members of National Union of Road
Transport Workers (NUTRW) responded to
the incident, rushing the injured to the General Hospital Potiskum.

The dead
bodies were deposited at the Hospital’s
mortuary. Expressing concern over incessant cases
of accidents on our highways, the
Inspector-General of Police advised
Nigerians to ensure that their vehicles are
roadworthy at all times, the statement
said.

He equally warned against reckless driving, over speeding, over loading and
flagrant disobedience of road traffic laws
and regulations. “He directed officers and men of the
Nigeria Police Force attached to the
newly rejuvenated Police Highway Patrol
to take proactive measures, working in
conjunction with other security agencies,
to assist road users in preventing road accidents and rendering prompt
assistance to victims of road mishap on
our highways,” Mr. Mba said.


Sources: Saharareporters