The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that three people died in a serious road accident in Gwaram Local Government Area.
Police spokesman Lawan Shiisu reported that a bus carrying 17 passengers collided with an empty truck, resulting in three fatalities and injuries to 14 others.
The accident occurred at Kwanar Mangwarori along the old Gwaram road when the bus, registered KTG 196 XC, crashed into an empty Dangote trailer, registered BNK 447 XA, which was driven by Musbahu Yakubu, who fled the scene.
Police arrived at the scene and transported the victims to Gwaram Cottage Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Idris Nuhu, Khadija Kabiru, and Shamsuddeen Ibrahim.
