Nine Family Members Die In Head-On Collision On Their Way To Wedding

Nine people from one family including four children have been confirmed dead in a head-on collision on their way to a family wedding in Limpopo, South Africa.

Naija News reports that the Department of Transport and Community Safety, in a statement on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 said the tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning, November, 12 along the N1 road, between Mokgoopong and Mokopane.

According to the statement, the fatal crash involved two vehicles that were travelling in different directions.

However, the driver of a 10-seater Toyota Venture lost control of the vehicle after the tyre burst and collided head-on with a truck travelling towards Gauteng.

Four children, four female adults, and a male driver, who are all members of the Sethe family, were killed in the accident.

The MEC for transport and community safety in Limpopo, Florence Radzilani has sent her condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

A case of culpable homicide has been opened at Mookgophong police station.

The Department further confirmed that they have instituted intervention mechanisms to assist the family with funeral arrangements.

Troops Kill Boko Haram Commander

Meanwhile, at least fourteen Boko Haram terrorists, including a commander, were killed in a recent encounter with the troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, Naija News learnt.

The gallant troops came in contact with the fleeing terrorists while patrolling the Mafa axis of the state. The encounter reportedly led to the death of Abu Hassan, a commander (Munzir), of the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād.

Renowned Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed the encounter to newsmen in a report on Tuesday, noting that Abu Hassan, a Commander who led the robbery mission and 13 other fighters were bombed out during the encounter.

He revealed that terrorists were killed after a gunner in the troops’ patrol convoy opened fire on the fleeing terrorist’s position with an Anti-Aircraft gun.

Naija News learnt from the report that one of the terrorists was recorded while speaking with a Commander in the camp of Abu Iklima on the phone. The fighter was reportedly heard saying that the infidels (referring to the troops) had killed 13 Mujahideen, including Abu Hassan.