Lucky mom, kids narrowly escape death as car rams into house

By Paul Dada

A lucky mother in Jigawa and her children narrowly escaped when a car out of control rammed into a residential building.

The incident led to the burning of four houses and the destruction of goods in the neigbhourhood where it took place.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Command,  Shi’isu Adam, who conformed the incident happened on Sunday morning, said it was a case of drunk driving.

“A woman and her children escaped death, but four houses were burnt to ashes during the incident,” Adam said.

He said, “Information was received that one Muhammad Galadima, 32, and Abdullahi Abubakar Sadiq, 41, both of the same address, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, dangerously drove a Toyota Corolla with registration number NSR 120 BC,” Adam stated.

“As a result, both the vehicle and the entire house were engulfed in flames, which affected three other neighbouring houses that were also burnt to ashes.

“God willing, no life was lost in the incident due to the prompt response of the police and firefighters.”

“On receipt of the report, a team of policemen rushed to the scene, and the inferno was extinguished by the combined efforts of firefighters and good Samaritans,” Adam said.

The PPRO said the suspects had been detained for investigation.

“We will ensure that justice is served, and those responsible for this incident are held accountable,” Adam said.

“We urge all drivers to exercise caution and responsibility while driving, especially during the festive season,” he said.