The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano State Sector Command has confirmed that 19 people lost their lives while 5 others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident along the Kano-Kaduna highway on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the sector's Public Relations Officer, CRC Abdullahi Labaran, the accident occurred at Gadar Yankifi in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State at approximately 12:30 pm on May 31, 2025.

The accident involved a Toyota Coaster Bus with registration number KN041 A17, belonging to the Kano State Government. The vehicle was carrying 24 passengers at the time of the incident, comprising 23 adult males and 1 adult female.

"Preliminary investigation indicates that nineteen people sadly lost their lives, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims, as well as the remains of the deceased, have been evacuated to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital," the statement read.

Corps Commander MB Bature, the Sector Commander, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and reiterated the Corps' commitment to ensuring safety on Nigerian roads. He issued a strong warning against overspeeding, overloading, and all forms of traffic violations, which remain major contributors to road crashes in the country.

Bature emphasized that safety begins with individual responsibility but is also a shared duty. He called on all motorists to exercise prudence while driving.

In response to this incident, the FRSC has announced plans to increase patrol and surveillance activities, as well as public awareness campaigns, to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

This accident once again highlights the critical importance of adhering to basic road safety rules on major Nigerian highways, particularly the busy Kano-Kaduna route which has witnessed numerous fatal accidents in recent years.

Road safety experts continue to advocate for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, improved road infrastructure, and greater public awareness to reduce the alarming rate of road accidents across the country.