The two friends died in the crash

In what will come across as a really horrific development, two friends were on Saturday, burnt to death in a ghastly accident along Katsina-Dutsinma road.

The accident occurred at about 3pm on Saturday afternoon, December 5, when their Toyota Camry crashed and burst into flames.

Scene of the accident

Two of the friends have been identified as Dr. Sadiq Yahaya Zakka, a medical doctor who recently graduated from a university in China and was preparing for his mandatory National Youth Service, and Auwal Shehu Danfaranshi.

A friend of the victims, Serdeeq said one of the occupants of the vehicle identified as Fahad survived and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

Doctor Sadiq Yahaya Zakka

Late Dr. Zakka’s cousin, Balarabe Danlami, who confirmed the incident said he was travelling with his friends to Dutsinma to visit his sister when the accident happened.

Auwal Shehu Danfaranshi

Auwal Shehu Danfaranshi was buried on Sunday morning,December 6,  according to Islamic rites.