365news gathered that the Borno State Police Command has revealed that two police officers died in a car accident that also left 17 people injured.
The cops were traveling to Uyo for the 2022 Police Games when the tragedy happened on Monday along Hawan Kibo Road in Plateau.
Sani Shatambaya, the command’s public relations officer, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
The group, he said, would represent Zone 15, which included the Borno and Yobe commands, at the twice-yearly police games in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The accident, according to the spokesman, was caused by brake failure, and she added that the victims were female constables.
“The Commissioner of Police, Borno Command, regrets the unfortunate accident, noting that the personnel who lost their lives and the injured victims have been conveyed back to Maiduguri,” he added.
According to Shatambaya, a befitting burial was conducted for the dead while the injured are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Maiduguri.
“The commissioner of police who led a delegation of the management team of Borno command, commiserated with the families of the deceased officers.
“He equally used the opportunity to wish the injured personnel quick recovery.
“He also prayed for the remaining team members that continued with their journey to participate in the ongoing I-G biennial Police games, journey mercies,” he said.
