By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
A fatal accident involving two DAF trucks claimed one life and left two others injured in the early hours of Sunday, April 13, 2025.
The crash occurred around 2:00 AM in Magama Gumau Town when a sand-laden truck rammed into a stationary broken-down truck.
The impact sparked a fire that engulfed both vehicles, killing 23-year-old Usman Magaji and injuring two others.
Police and emergency responders from the Toro Divisional Headquarters swiftly arrived, extinguishing the flames and rescuing the victims.
The injured were rushed to Toro General Hospital, where Magaji was pronounced dead.
The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolari Aliyu, psc(+), mni, urged drivers to obey traffic regulations, stressing the need for proper warning signs when vehicles break down.
He also ordered a thorough investigation by the Central Motor Traffic Department (MTD).
Authorities continue to warn motorists against reckless driving to prevent further tragedies.