Yakasawa village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State was gripped by tragedy on Sunday when a Golf 3 wagon and a Sienna collided, leaving seven people dead and 14 others injured.
The accident occurred in the afternoon as residents and travellers moved through the area.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific. Haruna Aliyu, a local resident, said, “Vehicles were mangled, and bodies were scattered. I’ve never seen such a terrible accident in this area before; it’s really sad.”
Isya Garba, who helped pull survivors from the wreckage, added, “It was a terrible sight. People were crying and screaming. Please, drivers should be careful, lives are at stake.”
Another resident, Ibrahim Hamisu, expressed condolences to the victims’ families, saying, “My heart goes out to the families of the victims, may Allah comfort them.”
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer of Jigawa State, SP Shi’isu Adam, said the police responded promptly after receiving a distress call.
“We rescued survivors and transported them to the nearest Ringim General Hospital. Our priority is to save lives,” he said.
SP Adam revealed that seven lives were lost on the spot, while 14 others were hospitalised and are receiving treatment.
He added that investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing and assured that the police would take necessary actions.
He also urged road users to exercise caution, stressing that “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, let’s work together to prevent such accidents.”
