Motorcycle operator burnt to death, three others
injured in Jigawa
A
commercial motorcycle operator was burnt to death in an accident on Saturday in
Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa, while three others sustained severe
injuries.
Mr Muhammad Gidado, the state
Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), told the News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Dutse that the accident occurred around
9:30 p.m. along Madori village road.
Gidado said the accident occurred
when the deceased, riding a motorcycle with registration number, QB 139 NNG and
heading to Madobi town, lost control and rammed onto another motorcycle.
He explained that both riders were
conveying passengers when the incident occurred, and that the deceased’s
motorcycle burst into flames and burnt him to death.
According to the commandant, the
matter was reported to men of the command operating in the area by some members
of the community.
“We could not ascertain the identity
of the four victims, however, an investigation has commenced in that regard.
“Our men conducted rescue operation
and the corpse of the deceased had been deposited at the General Hospital,
Dutse,’’ he said.
Gidado further stated that the three
persons, who sustained injuries, were currently receiving treatment at the
hospital and advised motorists and motorcycle operators, to avoid speeding,
particularly during festive periods.
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