The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano State Sector Command has regrets to announce a fatal road traffic crash that occurred today, Saturday 31st May, 2025, at approximately 1230hrs along the Kano–Kaduna Road, precisely at Gadar Yankifi in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State.
The unfortunate crash involved a single vehicle, a Toyota Coaster Bus with registration number KN041 A17, belonging to Kano State Government. A total of thirty-two (32) persons were involved in the crash, comprising thirty-one (31) male adults and one (1) female adult.
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CRC Abdullahi Labaran SPEO/P.R.O, FRSC Kano Sector Command made this known in a statement.
He maintained that preliminary investigation indicates that twenty one (21) persons sadly lost their lives, while the remaining sustained varying degrees of injuries.
He explained that the injured victims, as well as the remains of the deceased, have been evacuated to Nasarawa Specialist Hospital, Kano.
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The Sector Commander, Corps Commander MB Bature, while expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives, reiterated the Corps’ commitment to ensuring safety on our roads.
He strongly warned drivers against over speeding, overloading, and all forms of traffic violations, which remain major contributors to road crashes.
He further extended his heartfelt condolences tob the families of the deceased, praying for the repose of their souls. He also wished the injured victims a speedy and full recovery.
The FRSC continues to intensify its patrol, surveillance, and public enlightenment efforts to prevent future occurrences of such tragedies. “Road safety is a shared responsibility, and all driver must play their part in making our roads safe for all.
