At least five police officers died in an auto crash at Karfi town in Kura local government area of Kano State on Tuesday.

The spokesman for the state police command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said 11 other police officers were injured in the crash.

He said the officers were returning to Kano from an official assignment when the accident occurred.

The spokesman said: “The accident occurred at Karfi, a few kilometers to Kano and five of the officers died as a result of the accident while 11 others sustained injuries.

“It was gathered that the vehicle in which the police officers were traveling had a head-on collision with a trailer in the village.

“Five officers died on the spot while 11 others who sustained various injuries were rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital where they are currently receiving medical attention.”

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