Only 24 hours after a road accident claimed 11 lives in Niger State's Mokwa local government area, another fatal auto accident occurred in the state's Gunu area, killing eight people, including three police officers.
According to eyewitnesses, the crash happened on Tuesday night along Minna-Gwada Road, involving two cars, a Toyota Camry and a Volkswagen Wagon.
According to the account, 12 people were involved in the accident, with eight of the victims confirmed dead and four others suffering various degrees of injuries and being rushed to the General Hospital in Minna, the state capital.
Details to follow...