Ruqayya Aliyu Jibia, a female journalist based in Katsina state, has cried out for justice. According to her, her life is in danger following her encounter with the police in the state.
Thu Jan 21 2021
At least 13 died and several others were injured on Wednesday night when a Lagos-bound Iveco truck crashed along Kaita-Dankama Road.
Witnesses said the truck, conveying many people and small ruminant animals, was on high speed after leaving Dankama border market when it suddenly fell on its side.
At least 70 ruminants animals also perished.
It was reported that the remains of the 13 deceased persons were taken to the Katsina General Hospital where their relatives retrieved them for burial, except six who were from Niger Republic.
The vice chairman of the Association of Nigeriens in Nigeria, Katsina Chapter, who participated in the funeral prayers, expressed shock over the fatal incident and thanked Katsina state government for shouldering the burial rites and medication for the injured.