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  • 7 burnt to death, 14 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

    7 burnt to death, 14 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

    No fewer than seven persons were burnt to death while 14 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a lone accident around OPIC on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday.

    Mrs. Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta.

    Okpe explained that the incident occured at 10:45am on Sunday.

    The FRSC spokesperson said that the accident was caused by excessive speeding and brake failure which led to loss of control, saying that the vehicle hit the road divider, somersaulted and went up in flames.

    She stated that 22 persons were involved in the accident which comprised of seven men, eight women, four male children and three female children.

    Okpe added that 14 people were injured – four men, five women, two male children and three female children.

    The FRSC public education officer said that the seven persons burnt to death ere two men, three women and two children.

    “The vehicle involved in the accident had the registration number BDG 993 YG, a Mazda bus,” she said.

    Okpe explained that the injured were taken to Lagos state Accident Emergency center, Ojota, while the deceased were deposited at Olabisi Onabajo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) Morgue, Sagamu.

    She commiserated with the families of the victims while also advising motorists to shun speed and always have a routine vehicle check for good maintenance and replacement of any defect.

  • 5 dead, 24 injured in Cross River auto crash

    5 dead, 24 injured in Cross River auto crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Cross River has confirmed five persons dead and 24 injured in an auto crash in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state.

    The Sector Commander, Mr Abdullahi Hassan, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview on Saturday in Calabar.

    Hassan told NAN that the crash occurred around 12.41 pm on Saturday in Abakpa community, Ogoja local government area.

    He said that the crash involved a Mercedes Benz Tipper conveying 31 passengers to a burial ceremony.

    According to the sector commander, the driver lost control of the vehicle when it had a burst tyre.

    “Among the victims were 29 male adults, one female adult and one female child.

    “Out of the 31 passengers, 24 male adults got injured, two passengers were not injured, that is one female adult and one female child, while five male adults lost their lives in the crash.

    “Three of the corpses were taken to the mortuary while those injured were taken to the General Hospital Ogoja by FRSC officials.

    “The other two corpses were retrieved by their relatives at the scene of the accident,” he said.

  • Two die, many injured as commercial bus ram into truck on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

    Two die, many injured as commercial bus ram into truck on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

    About two persons died on the spot when a commercial bus driver who was trying to avoid traffic took one way at Berger and collided with an oncoming truck at the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday evening.

    It was gathered that the driver of the bus lost his life while  other passengers on the bus sustained injuries.

    The driver of the fully loaded 18-seater bus with number plate AKD-11-XA was said to have avoided the traffic at Berger inward Ibadan when he diverted to the one-way route.

    An eyewitness on the scene of the crash said the incident happened around 7 pm on Wednesday night.

    One of the passengers who escaped with a minor injury was also sighted while she was sitting in a corner. An attempt to speak to her was futile as she was still in shock due to the incident.

    Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps were seen controlling the traffic while they also evacuated the corpse.

  • FRSC returns N27.1 million to accident victim’s family

    FRSC returns N27.1 million to accident victim’s family

    The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has commended the patrol teams of Osun State command for returning N27.1 million recovered from an accident scene.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem on Sunday in Abuja.

    The Corps Marshal expressed satisfaction over the good conduct, honesty and sense of patriotism exhibited by the personnel.

    Biu, who applauded them, said the team did not only show professionalism in doing their job but also ensured that integrity of the Corps was protected and promoted at the highest level.

    He explained that the recovered amount was returned in the presence of the DPO Ipetu-Ijesa, Seriki Owena, Ilesa of  Benin and the head of the  Hausa community.

    He commended the patrol team and the entire personnel in the  Osun Command, assuring them of continued welfare to the staff across the county.

    “I want to commend the entire team for being patriotic, honest, efficient and professional in delivering the mandate of the FRSC.

    ”This act they showed would never be forgotten as it is considered a great service to humanity.

    “I  charge every officer to emulate this character exhibited by the team, as good deeds pay off, the road is patient but does not forgive,” he said.

    The FRSC boss who lamented over the crash, said it would have been avoided if the motorists had adhered strictly to traffic rules and regulations.

    The  Marshal said that the multiple road accidents in Ipetu Ijesa, in Oriade Local Government Area of the state had claimed six lives while seven others sustained various injuries.

    Biu, however, urged motorists to comply with the traffic rules and regulations to avoid crashes, especially during the Easter celebration.

    He assured that the Corps would continue to ensure the safety of lives and property while reiterating the commitment of the FRSC in making the road safe for all.

    Two commercial vehicles were involved in the accident and the crash was attributed to dangerous driving and speeding.

    Seven people were injured while six others died.

    The injured were taken to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, while corpses of the deceased were deposited at the same hospital morgue.

  • Lagos train/bus collision: BRT driver to face 16-count charge

    Lagos train/bus collision: BRT driver to face 16-count charge

    The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has set up plans to prosecute Oluwaseun Osibanjo, the driver of the  BRT bus that collided with a moving train in Lagos with a 16-count charge of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm.

    According to a statement signed on Friday by the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Mrs Grace Alo, the horrific incident which involved Lagos State Government staff heading to work in the staff bus and passengers of the train, resulted in six fatalities.

    “About 96 others are with various degrees of injuries and the injured victims are hospitalized across many government hospitals in the state.

    Recall that on the morning of March 9, a staff bus collided with a train at the PWD railway crossing at Ikeja and the train dragged the bus with its passengers along the tracks until it came to a stop at Sogunle, a suburb of Ikeja.

    “Upon the receipt and review of the case file by the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), a prima facie case of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm were disclosed against the driver of the Staff bus.

    “Accordingly, he is to be charged with 6 counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of grievous bodily harm.

    “Both offences are contrary to Sections 224 and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015,” the statement read.

    The statement added that the Office of the DPP would immediately file charges against the driver.

    However, his arraignment before the Ikeja  High Court would be delayed until he is fully fit to stand trial, having sustained serious injuries during the accident.

  • BREAKING: 3 dead as Gov. Masari’s advance team involved in road accident

    BREAKING: 3 dead as Gov. Masari’s advance team involved in road accident

    Three people were killed late Friday in an accident involving the advance party of Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, on the road to Jikamshi, Musawa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

    Malam Al-Amin Isa, the Director-General to the governor on New Media, who confirmed this to newsmen in Katsina, said two of the victims were policemen while the third was a civilian.

    Isa said the governor was on his way to his hometown Masari, in Kafur LGA when the accident occurred.

    Masari, he said, was on his way to his hometown for the Governorship and House of Assembly Elections when the incident occurred.

    ASP Gambo Isa, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command confirmed the incident but said he had not received details of the mishap as of the time of filing this report.

    Details will follow later.

  • Lagos BRT bus-train accident: Driver begs for forgiveness

    Lagos BRT bus-train accident: Driver begs for forgiveness

    Mr Oluwaseun Osinbajo, driver of the BRT bus involved in the collision with a train in Lagos State, has asked families of victims for forgiveness.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Mr Osinbajo as saying the collision was as a result of a mechanical fault.

    Recall that the driver who works with the Lagos State Ministry of Transport was transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (SCIID) on Friday.

    The passenger train and the BRT bus conveying workers to their work places in Lagos collided on  Thursday morning.

    According to reports, about six persons died from the collision while many sustained various degrees of injuries.

    “It was not my fault. How could I have ignored warning signs? The bus had a mechanical fault. It is a pity this has happened. I beg everyone affected to please forgive me in the name of God,” the BRT bus driver said.

    Meanwhile, the police has said the outcome of the medical report, among which was a  blood sample to ascertain if the driver was on drugs or mentally fit, was yet to be out as of the time of writing this report.

    The driver of the Lagos State Government Staff bus was blamed for the incident that occured at the PWD/Shogunle railway line on the Agege motor road, Lagos.

    Some survivors said the 44-year-old driver had his earpiece on while driving and that he ignored the directive of the Flag Officers at the rail line.

  • 5 burnt beyond recognition in Badagry-Seme Expressway crash

    5 burnt beyond recognition in Badagry-Seme Expressway crash

    Five persons were burnt beyond recognition while three others sustained injuries in a fatal accident on the Badagry-Seme Expressway in Lagos on Thursday.

    Mr Sulaiman Taiwo, Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at Badagry, confirmed the accident.

    He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at Akoro Village, on the Badagry-Sème Expressway.

    The accident involved a Honda Pilot SUV with registration number LSR 772 HE and motorcycle with an unidentifiable registration number.

    Taiwo said the driver of the Honda Pilot must have been over-speeding and lost control before hitting the motorcycle laden with petrol.

    “The driver of the jeep collided with the motorcycle resulting in an explosion.

    “By the time we got to the scene, the raging fire had burnt three persons beyond recognition, while two others lost their lives during the rescue operation.

    “Three persons that survived the inferno were taken to the General Hospital in Badagry while the five corpses were deposited at the mortuary in the same hospital,’’ he said.

    Taiwo added that the prompt response by personnel of the Customs Service, Fire Brigade, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the police has restored normalcy to the area.

    Also speaking with NAN, Medical Director, General Hospital, Badagry, Dr Olatunde Bakare, said some relations of the dead had reported to claim the bodies, while the three survivors were receiving treatment at the Emergency Unit of the hospital.

    He urged motorists and other road users to stop carrying petrol inside jerry cans in their vehicles as the rate at which the hospital was treating victims of fire incidents was alarming.

  • Kwara commissioner, Dorcas Afeniforo is dead

    Kwara commissioner, Dorcas Afeniforo is dead

    A Commissioner in the Kwara State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Dorcas Afeniforo, is dead.

    Mrs. Afeniforo, a former commissioner for Women Affairs and top loyalist of the governor, died in an auto crash on Saturday while returning from a trip to Lagos.

    The state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday, described the death of the late women development advocate as shocking and painful.

    “The development is shocking and painful. It is a huge loss to the progressive family in the state. Mrs Afeniforo will always be remembered for her fine legacies as a foremost women development advocate and her contributions to the development of the state,” the governor said in a statement.

    “We commiserate with the family of Mrs Afeniforo and with the good people of Baruten and Kwara north whom she represented at the CSC until her death. We pray to God to grant comfort to the family she left behind,” he added.

  • JUST IN: Pregnant women, children escape death as truck collides with tricycles again in Lagos

    JUST IN: Pregnant women, children escape death as truck collides with tricycles again in Lagos

    Two pregnant women and two children have escaped death after a fuel-laden truck collided with three tricycles in Lagos State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the accident occurred around 12:30 pm on Tuesday around the Ikotun area of the State.

    Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) immediately rescued the accident victims.

    However, the driver of one of the tricycles, popularly known as Keke, with one passenger, died instantly.

    The LASTMA personnel immediately handed the rescued victims to policemen from the Ikotun Police Station, who took them to General Hospital for treatment.

    A preliminary investigation revealed that the fully loaded truck with registration number JJJ 125 had a brake failure and crushed the three tricycles by a valley around Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) when going towards Ikotun.

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) immediately moved the petrol tanker along with the crushed tricycles to Ikotun Police Station.

    Other emergency responders including the Nigerian Police men from Ikotun Police Station were at the scene of the accident.

    Meanwhile, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba has warned tanker owners and drivers to always  ensure that their trucks are properly checked and in good condition before embarking on any journey.