Eleven people have been confirmed dead following an auto accident involving a DAF truck loaded with bags of beans and passengers along Jega-Koko road in Kebbi State.
The driver identified as Alhaji Sani aged 40 years was Ibadan bound from Sokoto when he lost control of the truck at Giron Masa Village of Shanga Local Government Area as a result of which 21 people sustained various degrees of injuries.
Medical staff Shanga general hospital confirmed the death of 11 people while the rest were responding to treatment
Kebbi State Police Command, Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, said the Police Commissioner Chris Aimionowane, had sympathized with the families of the deceased and wished the injured quick recovery
He said the CP had also called on the NURTW, NARTO and other road users to always ensure they provided adequate safety measures in their vehicles with a view to preventing incessant road accidents
The PPRO said Mr Chris Aimionowane equally advised them to always observe speed limit, avoid overloading, recklessness and be more careful while driving.