A motorcycle accident has claimed one life and left four others injured in Jigawa State.
The accident occurred on Friday along the Kafin Hausa-Auno, Sabon Gari Ruba Road in the Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Dutse, the state capital, by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Jigawa Command’s Public Relations Officer, Badruddeen Tijjani, the accident happened at about 14:20 hours.
The motorcycle, which was carrying six young individuals returning from the farm, reportedly caught fire immediately after the crash, resulting in severe burns to five of the riders.
“The victims were identified as Iliya Ashura Makera, 15 years; Babanan Musa, 22 years; Mubarak Ibrahim Tahir, 14 years; Abdullmumuni Garba, 12 years; and Abdulsalam Garba, 14 years,” the statement said.
Accordingly, Tijjani revealed in the statement that the NSCDC operatives at Kafin Hausa Divisional Office, led by CSC Nehemiah John Gata, responded promptly, rescuing the victims and conveying them to the General Hospital, Kafin Hausa, for medical attention.
Unfortunately, due to the severity of his injuries, Abdullmumuni Garba, one of the victims, was referred to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for specialised treatment, but passed away en route to the facility.
“The victims of the accident are currently receiving medical attention, and the NSCDC is providing support to the families of the victims.
“The command is also investigating the cause of the accident to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Tijjani disclosed.
However, the statement reads further that the State Commandant, Bala Bodinga, and the entire officers and men of the NSCDC extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
The commandant reiterated the importance of safe riding practices, especially among youths, and urged parents, community leaders, and all stakeholders to continue sensitising young people on road safety.
Bodinga, therefore, urged motorcyclists to always follow traffic rules and regulations and to avoid overloading their motorcycles.
He also appealed to parents and guardians to educate their children on the importance of road safety.
“It is essential for parents, community leaders, and all stakeholders to educate young people on road safety and the risks associated with reckless behaviour,” he emphasised.
