Popular Kano bridge collapses after heavy rainfall
The Kano State Police Command has warned the general public, particularly road users, that the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area has collapsed due to heavy rainfall. In a statement issued by the Kano State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the bridge serves as a critical link between Kano State and […]
The Kano State Police Command has warned the general public, particularly road users, that the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area has collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
In a statement issued by the Kano State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the bridge serves as a critical link between Kano State and other states, including Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and the eastern part of the country.
The statement said that in the interest of public safety, the Command has taken immediate measures to secure the area and prevent accidents.
It explained that barricades, detours, and warning signage have been set up to redirect traffic and alert motorists to the hazard.
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It added that police officers from the Motor Traffic Division (MTD), alongside personnel from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), and members of the Transport Union, are on ground to ensure smooth traffic management.
It added that the area around the collapsed bridge has also been cordoned off to prevent vehicles from approaching the danger zone.
“Motorists travelling towards Tudun Wada and beyond are advised to cooperate with traffic officers and follow the designated alternative routes to avoid any risks to life and property,” it said.