By Muhd A. Haidar
No fewer than 18 people died in a ghastly motor accident at Birnin kudu local government area in Jigawa State.
The accident according to acting Public Relations Officer Jigawa state police command, ASP Lawan Shisu Adam occurred around 6:30 am near Malam Alu farm along Birnin Kudu to Kano Road where two Hummer buses have a head-on collision about 10 kilometres to Birnin Kudu town.
ASP Lawan S. Adam explained that “today, two 18 seaters hummer buses from the opposite direction had a head-on collision, as a result, they went in flames where 12 peoples got burnt beyond recognition.”
The police public relations officer added that six people were confirmed dead instantly and their corpses have been deposited at the federal medical centre, Birnin Kudu, added that one person (driver) survived and is currently at FMC Birnin Kudu receiving treatment.