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  • Many feared dead as tipper rams into bystanders in Anambra

    Many feared dead as tipper rams into bystanders in Anambra

    Many persons were feared dead on Friday as a tipper purportedly failed brake and rammed into bystanders along Chisco Park Junction in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra.

    The Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, Mrs Margaret Onabe, who confirmed the incident to NAN on Saturday, noted that the sector command was gathering details about the crash.

    Onabe promised to get back to our correspondent when the information was ready. Meanwhile, eyewitnesses told NAN that the fatal accident occurred around 9:30 p.m.

    The witness said the driver of the truck experienced brake failure and in an attempt to control the vehicle, crashed into pedestrians on the roadside, resulting in multiple fatalities.

    “Several persons were feared dead after trailer diver lost control and rammed into victims along the Chisco Park Junction in Amichi.

    “The accident occurred within a short period of time as the victims who were mostly doing their usual night businesses did not see the incoming tipper, ” one eyewitness said.

    According to the eyewitness, some passengers were waiting to board vehicles when the trailer uncontrollably rammed into them, knocking many down.

    “Some of those knocked down included motorcyclists, a little girl, bystanders, and some petty traders who were seen lying lifeless on the ground,” the source said.

    The incident was corroborated with a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) video footage that captured the incident.

  • SAD: 2 die, 1 injured in Ota-Idiroko road crash

    SAD: 2 die, 1 injured in Ota-Idiroko road crash

    The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has said two persons died while one other sustained injury in an accident at Chelsea area on Ota-Idiroko Expressway.

    Mr Adekunle Ajibade, the South-West Area Commander of TRACE, who confirmed the incident in an interview with NAN on Saturday in Ota, said the accident that involved a Truck and motorcycle occurred at about 1.00 p.m on Friday.

    He explained that the accident which happened at Chelsea area inbound Atan, involved four persons.

    He disclosed that a commercial motorcycle, marked KTU 643 QQ, lost control due to speeding and rammed into a Howo truck, resulting in the death of two passengers while the rider sustained injury.

    “The corpses of the victims have been deposited at Ifo General Hospital, Ogun, while the injured person was taken to Ota General Hospital for treatment,” he said.

    Ajibade said that the truck had been towed off the road to ease free flow of traffic in the area.

    He advised motorcyclists and drivers to always exercise patient, and refrain from speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.

  • CAA U-18/U-20: Tunisian delegation in road accident enroute Games village

    CAA U-18/U-20: Tunisian delegation in road accident enroute Games village

    The Tunisian contingent to the 3rd Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), were on Saturday, involved in a road accident while traveling back to the Games Village from the competition venue.

    This is  contained in a statement by Kola Daniel, Special Adviser to the  Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola  Olopade on Sunday  in Abeokuta.

    He,  however, said it would have resulted in a tragedy if not for the timely intervention of  Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, who was traveling the route at the same time.

    Abiodun reportedly rendered first response assistance at the scene, transporting the injured athletes to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abeokuta,  where they received first aid attention and later moved to another facility for adequate treatment.

    Daniel said that the affected vehicle had deviated from the safety protocol in place which was routinely accompanied by security and support.

    He said  that the governor and Olopade  arrived at the hospital later to oversee the care of the affected athletes, adding that Olopade  remained in close contact with the leadership of the Tunisian delegation.

    The commission also commended the swift response of the state government, medical personnel and security agencies who responded to the situation.

    “The NSC wishes the injured athletes quick and full recovery and extends its heartfelt sympathy to their teammates, families, and the Tunisian delegation.

    “The safety and well-being of all athletes and participants remain our topmost priority,” he said. (

  • 9 dead, 7 injured in Borno road accident

    9 dead, 7 injured in Borno road accident

    No fewer that nine passengers lost their lives with seven others injured in a ghastly road crash along Maiduguri – Damaturu road on Friday.

    The Borno Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Usman Muhammad,  made this known in a statement in Maiduguri.

    Muhammad said those who died comprised five male adults, one female, two male children and one female child, while seven others sustained various injuries.

    “The crash involved two vehicles (a Toyota Hummer bus belonging to Borno Express and a commercial Trailer).

    “Eight passengers died on the spot while  one died in the Specialist hospital. The injured are presently receiving treatment at the Specialists Hospital Maiduguri.

    “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the deceased. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash,” the sector commander said.

    He urged the motoring public to always exercise caution on the road.

  • FRSC confirms 2 dead, 10 injured in Jigawa auto crash

    FRSC confirms 2 dead, 10 injured in Jigawa auto crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed two persons dead and 10 injured in an auto crash that occurred along Ringim-Kano road, in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

    Mr Umar Mas’ud, the FRSC Sector Commander told newsmen in Dutse on Friday that the incident which involved two Volkswagen cars (Golf), was caused by over speeding and wrongful overtaking.

    Mas’ud said that 13 persons were involved in the incident which occurred at about 10:40 a.m on Thursday.

    The sector commander added that all the 13 persons involved are from Bareda village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    The sector commander further stated that the Corps recovered N2.1million belonging to one of the deceased victims and one survivor.

    Mas’udu said the money had since been handed over to the victims’ relatives in the presence of the area’s Divisional Police Officer (DPO), ASP Abdullahi Ibrahim.

    He commended the Corps’ Unit Command in charge of the area for their transparency and diligence in recovering and returning the money.

    “It is my pleasure to inform the general public that our personnel were involved in a rescue operation in the Ringim area on Thursday and during the exercise, the sum of N2,166,700 was recovered.

    “After thorough investigation with the support of the police in the area, all the money recovered was handed over to relatives of the victims.

    The sector commander further reassured of the Corp’s commitment to integrity and its mandate to serve the public with compassion and transparency.

    Mas’udu advised motorists to desist from over speeding, wrongful overtaking and other acts capable of causing road crashes under whatever circumstances.

  • No fatal accident along Calabar-Itu road – FRSC

    No fatal accident along Calabar-Itu road – FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Cross River has said that no fatal crash happened along the Calabar-Itu Highway recently.

    The Sector Commander, SC Innocent Etuk made the statement in Calabar on Wednesday when he visited the Cross River Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

    Etuk was reacting to news being peddled in the social media that recently, a road accident along the Calabar-Itu Road claimed 16 lives.

    He said that the crash being referred to in the report happened in 2016, saying,” l the story is fake, nothing of sort happened recently,” he said.

    Reacting to complaints by members of the public about the corps ‘unending patrols’ within the Calabar metropolis, Etuk said that it was the duty of FRSC personnel to be visible.

    “We are proactive, that is the reason we are visible, we work everyday of the week including public holidays. Our mandate is to ensure road safety.

    “Road safety knows no bounds, road crashes can occur on any time or any day. So we should be available as our duty demands,” he said.

    Etuk pledged continued collaboration with media in Cross River to educate the public on the need to be safety conscious.

    “Road safety is a collective responsibility, we are committed to working with all stakeholders to achieve this,” he said.

  • 2 die, 9 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway crash

    2 die, 9 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway crash

    The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says two persons lost their lives and nine others injured in an accident involving three vehicles at Tipper Garage on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

    Mr Adekunle Ajibade, South-West Area Commander of TRACE, who confirmed the accident to NAN on Tuesday, explained that the accident, which involved 14 people, a Daf truck with registration number JJJ 144 XD, a Mazda bus with registration number EPE 394 XP and a tricycle marked DGB 599 VC, happened at about 7.40p.m on Monday.

    Ajibade said that the truck was parked on a slope at the entrance of a warehouse opposite Tipper garage, leaving the engine running while the handbrake was applied by the driver.

    He disclosed that the driver exited the truck to deliver waybill to security guards at the gate of the warehouse.

    Ajibade said the truck eventually reversed onto the expressway after disengaging the handbrake, causing the accident leading to the death of two people and nine others sustained injuries while three were unhurt.

    “The corpses of victims have been deposited at the Ifo General Hospital, Ogun, while the survivors are also receiving treatment in the same hospital,” he said.

    Ajibade said rescue operation was carried out by TRACE and Federal Road Safety Corps personnel while the vehicles were removed from the road to ease the flow of traffic.

    He advised motorists to reduce speed, and adhere to traffic rules and regulations.

  • 4 die in Ogun ‘Hit and Run’ road crash

    4 die in Ogun ‘Hit and Run’ road crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has confirmed the death of four persons in a “Hit and run” vehicle accident along Oke Iganmu in Ilaro, Ogun.

    Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Akinwumi Fasakin, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe, on Monday in Ilaro.

    He explained that the crash, which occurred about 3.50 a.m., involved two vehicles: a yellow tricycle with registration number DED425WB and an unknown vehicle.

    He added that it was a case of “hit and run”.

    Fasakin explained that operatives of RS2.211, Ilaro Unit Command, responded swiftly to the crash scene for a rescue operation.

    According to him, the four passengers of the tricycle, comprising two male adults and two female adults, lost their lives.

    “However, the corpses of the victims have been deposited at the State Hospital Morgue, Ilaro, Ogun,” he said.

    The sector commander attributed the suspected causes of the crash to speeding and dangerous driving.

    He sympathised with the families of the deceased and urged all road users to be safety conscious.

  • 6 dead, 13 injured in Lagos crash

    6 dead, 13 injured in Lagos crash

    A Mazda commercial bus with 18 passengers from Mile 2, Lagos, has collided with a stationary truck, killing six people and critically injuring 13, at the MTN axis, Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

    The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Command, Mr Williams Manga, confirmed the incident to NAN on Sunday in Badagry.

    Manga attributed the crash to excessive speeding and wrongful overtaking by the bus driver.

    According to him, the crash happened at about 5:50 a.m. The command received a distress call by 5:55 a.m. and arrived by 6:06 a.m.

    “A Mazda commercial bus, KJA811YF, coming from Mile 2 with 19 passengers, including the driver, collided with a stationary truck without a registration number,” he said.

    He explained that the driver, speeding, overtook another vehicle and suddenly met a vehicle ahead but could not stop in time.

    “It was still dark, visibility was poor. The bus crashed into the parked truck, killing six and injuring 13 others,” Manga stated.

    He added that 12 male and one female passenger sustained various injuries and were taken to the General Hospital in Badagry for treatment.

    The six dead were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary, he said.

    Manga confirmed that the road had been cleared and the affected vehicles moved to Morogbo Police Station.

    He warned drivers on the expressway to reduce speed and drive responsibly.

    “This is not the first such crash. We have constantly warned motorists about the dangers of excessive speed,” Manga added.

    He urged motorists to obey speed limits and conduct regular vehicle checks before setting out each day.

  • 10 die in Ogun night bus crash

    10 die in Ogun night bus crash

    No fewer than 10 persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a lone crash involving a Mitsubishi bus on Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan Expressway.

    Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.

    Akinbiyi said the accident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday at Ome Bridge, Awa, along Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan highway in Ijebu North Local Government Area.

    He stated that the lone crash involved a Mitsubishi bus, registration number EJ829-LSR, which was conveying 15 passengers at the time.

    According to Akinbiyi, seven male and three female passengers died. Three others were injured, while a toddler and one adult escaped unhurt.

    He said preliminary findings indicate that overspeeding and wrongful overtaking led to the accident.

    “Eyewitnesses said the driver wrongly overtook another vehicle at high speed and could not regain control after noticing an oncoming vehicle.

    “The driver veered off the road, hit an abandoned gravel pile beside the bridge, and plunged the vehicle into the river,” Akinbiyi explained.

    He said the deceased were taken to Ijebu-Ode General Hospital’s morgue, while the injured were also being treated at the same facility.

    The spokesperson urged motorists to avoid speeding and to refrain from travelling at night, stressing the importance of road safety at all times.