Road accident claims one life, 4 others injured in Bauchi

Bauchi State Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a fatal accident in Gyara village, Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State has claimed the life of one person while 4 others were variously injured.

The FRSC State Commander, Yusuf Abdullahi confirmed that the report of the accident as received from the Information Officer of Bogoro LGC, James Gomna was correct as it involved a 406 Peugeot and a motorcycle driven by two people.

The report contained that occupants of the 406 Peugeot were a Lecturer with the Federal Polytechnic, Nassarawa in Nassarawa state, Mal. Nasiru B. Abdullahi, his son, Abdalla Nasiru and driver, Namama Abdulhai who all escaped death but injured in the accident.

According to the Information Officer, the accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Gyara village confirming that Mal. Nasiru B Abdullahi, his son and the driver were traveling to Bauchi for a condolence visit to some of their family members.

An eyewitness who is a resident of Gyara said that, “I can confirm to you that this morning, two young men riding on a motorcycle wanted to overtake a vehicle leading to an accident” .

The eyewitness added that, “The young men were, Mr. Godiya Samaila, a resident of Gyara village who died on the spot while his brother, Mr. Abinuku was injured with a deep cut on his forehead. The other victims have been taken to Bauchi for further treatment” .

The Police in Bogoro Division confirmed the incident and urged motorists to be wary of unnecessary overtaking when driving along highway.

Mr. Godiya Samaila was later confirmed dead at the hospital while his remains has been deposited in the morgue.