Isah Mohammed, a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, is said to have been killed at the Kure Ultra-Modern Market in Minna, Niger State, by a trailer driver.
WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that the incident happened on Friday along the congested Kure market road.
It was discovered that the deceased was a native of the state’s Edati Local Government Area.
According to eyewitness accounts, Mohammed was on his way to his office when he was struck by a trailer. The trailer’s driver then left the scene without stopping to help Mohammed.
“Though, passersby tried to help the victim to the nearest hospital, he passed away before anything could be done,” a witness said.
Confirming the incident, the state sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kumar Tsukwam said since the accident occurred, the driver of the trailer has not been found.
He explained that the registration number of the vehicle is also unknown.
Tsukwam added that the remains of the desceased had been handed over to his family by officials of the NSCDC for burial.
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