Tragic Accident Claims 11 Lives and Injures Over 50 in Kebbi Crash along Maiyama/Koko Road

Eleven confirmed dead and over 50 injured in a fatal accident along Maiyama/Koko Road in Koko-Besse Local Government Area. The incident involved a DAF Trailer transporting passengers, bags of onions, beans, and motorcycles from Goronyo LGA, Sokoto State, to Niger State. The driver lost control near Dada village, causing the truck head to separate from the body. Sixty-five male passengers sustained serious injuries, with 11 fatalities confirmed at the General Hospital in Koko. The Kebbi State Police Command urges caution against overloading and speeding, emphasizing road safety.