A deadly road crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on December 25, 2025, involving a Golf 3 saloon car transporting 20 passengers—six men, eight women, and six children—from Masala village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State to Dutsi village in Mani Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The accident happened when the driver, 45-year-old Rabi’u Mohammed from Randawa village in Mani LGA, Katsina State, reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed after the front tyres burst, causing the car to collide with a tree.
As a result of the crash, 11 passengers died, while the remaining nine, including the driver, sustained injuries and were taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, police officers rushed to the scene, rescued the victims, and transported the injured to a hospital in Ringim, where they are currently responding to treatment.
The police strongly warned motorists to desist from the habit of high-speed driving on highways and to periodically check their vehicles’ safety to avoid fatal accidents.
Similarly, they cautioned commercial drivers against overloading and to always check their vehicles before embarking on any journey. The police reiterated that anyone found violating traffic acts/laws will be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted accordingly.
