Five people die after involvement in road accident in Kano

At least five people have been confirmed dead after their involvement in a road accident in Kano on Wednesday.

It was also reported that five more people are currently receiving treatment in the hospital after sustaining injuries during the crash, according to the Kano State Fire Service, Public Relations Officer, Saidu Muhammad.

Muhammad identified the injured passengers to include Hadiza Garba, 45 years, Amiru Amadu (30 years), Ibrahim Abubakar (40 years), Tasi’u Sabon (50 years) and Ibrahim Isah (30 years) respectively.

According to him, "We received a rescue call from Rimin Gata Ungoggo local government at 07:18 am through Malam Usman Aminu Iguda.

"We send our rescue team and found that it was an accident between Tipper Farkas with reg. No. QF 435NSH and Golf car with reg. No.KMC 828ZV.

"Ten people involved five rescued alive by Names Hadiza Garba of 45years, Amiru Amadu of 30years, Ibrahim Abubakar of 40years, Tasi’u Sabon of 50years and Ibrahim Isah of 30yrs.

"While five unknown name rescued unconscious. Victims taking to Murtala Muhammad Hospital," Muhammad however said.