By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that a 70-year-old man knocked down by a horse rider in Ringim area of the state of the state on Saturday,10 June has died.
The State Police Spokesperson, DSP Lawal Jiisu, confirmed the development in a statement issued and made available to newsmen on Sunday, 11 June, 2023 in Dutse, the state capital.
Jiisu said that on Saturday, June 10, 2023, one Muhammed Mustapha, 25, of Unguwar Maina, who was riding his horse within Ringim municipality, lost control of the horse and hit a cyclist.
The 70-year-old cyclist identified as Umar Hassan of Galadanchi at Tsigi Quarters, also in Ringim area, sustained various degrees of injuries and fractures on his left leg and shoulder.
The police image-maker explained that a team of policemen rushed to the scene and conveyed the victim to Ringim General Hospital.
Jiisu , who added that the victim was later confirmed dead at the hospital where he went to receive treatment, said the corpse was handed over to his relatives for burial, while the rider was arrested and detained by Police.
Source: NAN
