A 13-year-old boy, identified as Mohammed, has lost his life in a tragic road accident along the Mararaba–Takalafiya highway in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday when the victim was reportedly attempting to cross the highway and was knocked down by a moving trailer.
According to reports, the trailer, bearing registration number HNL-304XA, struck the boy, resulting in his death. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene immediately after the accident.
The incident occurred around the Lima State Low-Cost axis. Security personnel have maintained surveillance in the area, while the situation remains calm.
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