Yobe tragic crash family tragedy leaves five dead and others injured on Damaturu–Maiduguri highway, police confirm investigation

The Yobe State Police Command, through its spokesperson SP Dungus Abdulkarim, has confirmed that five members of the same family were killed in a tragic road accident along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway.

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SP Dungus Abdulkarim disclosed on Wednesday that the Yobe tragic crash family incident also left several others injured, with survivors currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Damaturu.

The victims, identified as Hajjagana Dahiru Zayi, Ibrahim Dahiru Zayi, Muhammad Dahiru Zayi, Hauwa Dahiru Zayi, and another relative, were all from the same family and residents of Potiskum Local Government Area.

The accident has plunged the community into deep mourning.

A relative, Dahiru Musa Talba, who shared the development on social media, described the loss as devastating, expressing profound grief over the deaths.

The Yobe tragic crash family tragedy has drawn widespread sympathy from residents and observers.

Police authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. SP Dungus Abdulkarim stated that preliminary details indicate multiple casualties, while efforts continue to support the injured.

Residents of the area have called for increased caution among motorists on the busy highway, which is known for heavy vehicular traffic.

The incident has been described as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers on major transit routes.

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Authorities reiterated the need for adherence to road safety measures as part of ongoing efforts to reduce accidents and prevent further loss of life.