Truck crashes, kills family of four

Tragedy struck on Sunday, in ancient city of Kano as a Truck crashed and killed a family of four in the city.

The incident which occurred at Gaida outskirts of the metropolis was allegedly caused by Dangote truck along the ever busy highway that linked Sharada Industrial area with Chalawa zone and has thrown the city into mourning. .

The 40 years old victim who was identified as Muhammad Sagir was said to be riding on a motorbike with his wife,  three children when the incident occurred.

DSP Abdullahi Haruna ,  the Police Public relations officer in Kano while confirming the incident said five victims were evacuated from the site to Murtala Muhammad Hospital,  adding that “the man,  his wife,  two children died,  while one escaped unhurt. ”

DSP Haruna said the police has launched manhunt for the  truck driver who fled the site immediately after the incident

The police spokesperson revealed that the truck has been moved and detained at the police headquarter at Bompai, adding that investigation is on to track down the fleeing driver.