Four people have died after a fire gutted a vehicle near Government Girls Unity Secondary School in the Gwaram LGA of Jigawa state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the state police command confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.
Lawan Adam, the command’s spokesperson, said ten others sustained injuries from the crash.
He noted that the incident involved a white
Hummer bus with registration number ZAK 382 XA, driven by one Dalha Saleh, 40, of Galdimari quarters, Saldigal village, Zaki LGA, Bauchi state.
The spokesperson added that the vehicle was conveying 44 passengers – 25 adults and 19 children – from Zaki LGA to Rabadi village in Gwaram.
Adam said, “On reaching Government Girls Unity Secondary School, Gwaram, fire engulfed the vehicle, which emanated from the exhaust as a result of contact with a mattress that was tied at the back of the vehicle.”
He noted that four passengers — Zuwairah Hassan, 40; Fatima Hassan, 5; Lyatale Hassan, 3; and Halima Muhammad, 10 – all from Saldiga village, were burnt beyond recognition.
The spokesperson said the ten injured passengers were rushed to Gwaram Cottage Hospital for treatment, while the remaining passengers were safely rescued.
Adam added, “Following a doctor’s examination, corpses were released to their relatives for burial.”
“The Jigawa State Police Command has urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to avoid overloading both people and property.”
“They should avoid exceeding the speed limit and regularly inspect their brakes and tyres before embarking on any journey.”
