12 die, five injured in Kano road crash 

The Federal Road Safety Corps Kano State Command has confirmed the death of 12 persons following a tragic road accident at Samawa village, Garunmalam local government area of Kano.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Abdullahi Labaran,  confirmed the incident in a statement a copy of which was made available on Friday.

“The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano State command wishes to report a tragic lone crash that occurred in the early hours of Friday, 15th August 2025, at Samawa Village, Garun Malam Local Government Area, along the Zaria–Kano highway.

“The crash, which was reported to the FRSC at about 0240hrs, involved a DAF Trailer CF95 model with registration number KMC 931 ZE, mixed-loaded with goods (Ajinomoto spices) and passengers,” Labaran said.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by a mechanical fault when the trailer’s cab hook broke, causing the Trailer cab to detach from the trailer body, resulting in loss of control.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by a mechanical fault when the trailer’s cab hook broke, causing the Trailer cab to detach from the trailer body, resulting in loss of control.

He explained, “A total of 19 persons were involved in the crash adding that 12 were killed, five were injured and two were rescued unhurt.”

Labaran added that the deceased victims have been deposited at Nassarawa Hospital, while the injured were taken to Kura General Hospital for immediate medical attention.

The Sector Commander, CC MB Bature, who visited the crash scene has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished injured victims a speedy recovery.

He emphasised the need for drivers to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations or face stiffer sanctions.