In a tragic incident this afternoon, a protester was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle in Kano.
The incident occurred during a peaceful demonstration in the city when a vehicle, traveling at high speed, plowed into the crowd, hitting one of the protesters.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver did not stop to assist the injured individual. Instead, the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Emergency services were quickly called to the scene, but despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the hit-and-run incident, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the driver involved. The identity of the deceased protester has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
The protest, which was initially peaceful, took a somber turn following the tragic event. Community leaders and activists have called for justice and heightened measures to ensure the safety of protesters in future demonstrations.
