The Kano State Police Command has advised motorists to seek alternative routes following the collapse of the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area after heavy rainfall.
Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, warning that the bridge is unsafe for use. The bridge serves as a major link between Kano and Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and other parts of eastern Nigeria.
“The Command has taken immediate steps to secure the area. Barricades, detours, and warning signs have been set up to guide motorists away from the danger zone,” Kiyawa stated.
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According to him, officers from the Motor Traffic Division are working alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), and transport unions to manage the situation, control traffic, and ensure public safety.
“The area around the collapsed bridge has been cordoned off to prevent accidents. We appeal to motorists traveling towards Tudun Wada and beyond to cooperate with traffic officers and follow the designated detours,” the police spokesperson added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, also appealed for calm, urging drivers to exercise patience and comply with safety instructions.
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“Safety is our priority. We are working closely with relevant agencies to reduce the hardship caused by this incident,” the Commissioner said.
The Police Command assured that further updates will be provided to the public as measures to address the collapse progress.