Kaduna State Government has announced the death of 12 persons in accident on the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
The accident, which occurred on Monday afternoon in Nasarawa Doka, in Kachia LGA, left six others are injured, Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan said in a statement.
He said the accident was reported to the state government by security agencies.
“The crash involved a lone Toyota Hiace bus conveying 18 passengers from Zaria to Abuja. The cause of the crash has been identified as a brake failure following a tyre explosion.
“Twelve passengers died on the spot. The six injured passengers were rushed to hospital.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at the report, and sent condolences to the families of the perished victims, as he offered prayers for the repose of their souls. He wished the injured persons a quick recovery.
“The Governor implored citizens to continue to drive safely, pay attention to the condition of their vehicles and observe traffic rules as they ply major highways,” the statement added.
