The Kano State Police Command has issued a traffic advisory following the collapse of the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred after heavy rainfall, has cut off a major route linking Kano with Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and several states in the eastern part of the country.
In a statement on Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the Command had immediately deployed measures to secure the area and safeguard road users.
He explained that barricades, warning signs, and alternative routes had been provided to redirect traffic, while officers of the Motor Traffic Division (MTD), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), and members of the Transport Union were on ground to manage the situation.
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“The area around the collapsed bridge has been cordoned off to prevent vehicles from approaching the danger zone,” the statement read.
Motorists heading towards Tudun Wada and beyond were urged to comply with traffic officers and follow designated detours.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, called on residents to remain patient and prioritize safety, assuring that the Command was working with relevant agencies to minimize disruptions.
He added that further updates on the situation would be communicated to the public in due course.