No fewer than five members of the same family have lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, also left three other family members with varying degrees of injuries, according to sources.
A relative of the victims, Dahiru Musa Talba, confirmed the development, describing the حادث as devastating and a huge loss to the family.
The injured victims were reportedly rushed to the General Hospital in Damaturu, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Yobe State, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said five persons were confirmed dead, while others sustained injuries.
He added that investigations were ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
“The accident involved members of the same family. Five persons were confirmed dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” Abdulkarim said.
The deceased were identified as Hajjagana Dahiru Zayi, Ibrahim Dahiru Zayi, Muhammad Dahiru Zayi, Hauwa Dahiru Zayi, and another family member.
Residents of the area described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway is a busy route prone to heavy vehicular movement.
They called on motorists to exercise caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent further loss of lives.
The accident has thrown the victims’ community, particularly in Potiskum Local Government Area, into mourning.
