Barely 48 hours after a tragic accident claimed 14 lives in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, another fatal road crash has left six members of the same family dead. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Tuesday night along the Auyo-Adiyani road in the Guri Local Government Area.
According to eyewitnesses, the victims were returning home to Adiyani after a condolence visit to relatives of those who perished in the earlier crash. The community, already grappling with the aftermath of the first tragedy, has been plunged into deeper grief by this second incident.
This latest accident brings the total death toll from road crashes in Jigawa State to 20 within two days, sparking renewed concerns about road safety and the urgent need for preventive measures.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the Jigawa State Command, DSP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
The recurring fatalities have underscored the importance of addressing road safety challenges in the region. Stakeholders are urged to prioritize road infrastructure improvements, enforce traffic regulations, and educate drivers to prevent further loss of lives.
The thoughts and prayers of many are with the grieving families and the entire Jigawa community as they navigate these consecutive tragedies.
