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  • 4 persons killed in Gombe road accidents – FRSC

    4 persons killed in Gombe road accidents – FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has confirmed the death of four persons in two separate crashes that occurred in the state on Friday.
    FRSC’s Public Enlightenment Officer in the state, Janet Kassa who confirmed the accidents to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, said the first accident which occurred in Kwadom community around 11:25 am involved a car and a motorcycle.
    She also said 12 persons were involved in the accident which killed one person and injured three others.

    The remaining eight persons, she said, were unhurt was a head-on collision involving two cars and it occurred around 1:50 pm.
    She stated that in the second accident, which occurred on the Gombe-Bauchi expressway at about 1:50p.m was a head-on collision involving two cars.
    According to her, 12 persons were involved in the crash, which killed three people with the remaining nine sustaining injuries.

    She said the injured were taken to the Gombe Federal Teaching Hospital and the state’s Specialist Hospital for medical attention.
    She added that the bodies of the four deceased persons had been deposited at the Gombe Specialist Hospital mortuary.
    Kassa stated that the suspected causes of both accidents were dangerous overtaking and loss of control of the vehicle.
    The FRSC official advised motorists to eschew over-speeding and unnecessary over-taking, adding that when crashes occur “you won’t get to your destination as planned and lives could be lost.’’
    She assured the public that personnel of the command would continue to sensitise motorists to the need to observe safety protocols on the road.

  • Former Reps member, Idisi escapes death after condolence visit [VIDEO]

    Former Reps member, Idisi escapes death after condolence visit [VIDEO]

    Former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Lovette Idisi narrowly escaped death while returning from a condolence visit on Friday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the video of the incident has gone viral on social media, especially on Facebook.

    “This was what was planned for me, Rt. Hon. Idisi. This is my car [referring to the accidented car]. Today, this was what was planned for my life. I don’t usually wear a seatbelt,” Idisi was heard saying in the video in circulation.

    TNG reports Idisi represented the Ethiope Federal Constituency in the 8th National Assembly.

    An eyewitness at the scene of the accident said he was returning from a condolence visit to the family of late Olorogun Kenneth Okpara at Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area when the accident happened.

    Late Okpara was a former Delta State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning and a governorship aspirant for the 2023 elections. He died on Friday, November 19, 2021.

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  • Accident: Lagos Government shuts Ojodu Grammar School

    Accident: Lagos Government shuts Ojodu Grammar School

    The Lagos State government has asked the students of the Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Grammar School (Formerly Ojodu Grammar School), Ojodu to stay at home until school resumption in January 2022.

    The Assistant Director of Public Affairs at the State Ministry of Education, Ganiu Lawal, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

    According to the statement, Governor Babjide Sanwo-Olu is sympathising with the parents who lost their children in the incident that occurred on Tuesday.

    “He understands that this is a difficult time for them, praying that the Lord will comfort them,” it said. “He empathises with the parents and guardians of other students in the state health facilities, assuring them of the best medical attention.”

    The government confirmed that two students died on the spot while 12 others comprising seven girls and five boys sustained varying degrees of injuries.

    Noting that it would be responsible for the medical expenses of all the students, the government also confirmed that some students who had slight injuries have been discharged.

    The Commissioner for Education in Lagos, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, who visited the school on behalf of the governor, described the incident as quite unfortunate and devastating.

    She also visited the medical centres where the students were being treated in company with other officials of the state government.

    According to the commissioner, arrangements are being made for trauma counselling sessions for students and teachers in person and via helplines.

    “We are working with professional counsellors and trauma experts to support us in helping students and teachers pass through this challenging time,” she said.

  • Comedian Klint Da Drunk survives auto crash

    Comedian Klint Da Drunk survives auto crash

    Popular comedian Afamefuna Igwemba, bretter known as Klint Da Drunk, has expressed gratitude to God for surviving a car crash. While the car was damaged to a large degree though humour merchant was unharmed.

    Thanking God for surviving the accident unscratched, the comedian posted some pictures of the wrecked car on his verified Instagram account. He captioned the photos, “Can’t believe I was in this car! Lord God Almighty, I thank you for the gift of life. You saved me and brought me out without a single scratch. Lord, I thank you!”

    His friends, fans and colleagues have taken to his comment section to express their joy that Klint Da Drunk is safe and unharmed.

    Ace Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim wrote, “Glory be to God. Thank You Lord.”

    Veteran indigenous rap artiste, Mr Raw simply wrote, “Thank God for life.”

    Also, popular Nigerian actor, Charles Inojie commented, saying, “Thank God o.”

    TheNewsGuru recalls that, this would not be the first time the funnyman has been involved in a car accident. In August 2019, the 46-year-old entertainer took to his Instagram page to share pictures of the commercial vehicle he boarded, which had sustained a crumpled engine compartment and a shattered windshield. He said he got out with ‘very minor injuries.’

    In the lengthy post, the comedian wrote, “Please, help me in praising God Almighty for delivering us from the jaws of death. Along Bauchi-Jos express road, we were involved in a terrible car crash. We boarded a golf 2 on charter as it was the only means to move.

    “The driver was careful enough so I had no issues with him but then, out of the blues, a truck jumped right in front of us. The road was wet as it had been drizzling. The driver tried all he could to stop the car but the slippery road just made it look like he did nothing all I was shouting was “JESUS! JESUS!! JESUS!!!” and with a speed of about 100km/H or thereabout, we rammed right into the back of this truck.

    “God being so merciful and wonderful, we got out with very minor injuries. How the tail of the truck was stopped from causing major damage to us is just God’s doing. God, I thank you for life, I thank You for your mercies, I thank You for Your Grace and for your love on sinners like us. May your name be glorified forever in Jesus Mighty Name!!! Amen!!!”

     

  • Seven girls die in Jigawa boat accident

    Seven girls die in Jigawa boat accident

    At least seven girls have died after a boat capsized in Jigawa on Friday.

    According to the police, three other girls were also rescued.

    The girls were all aged between 10 to 12 years of age.

    “Subjects reportedly came from Gafasa village via K/Hausa LGA to Gasanya village in Auyo LGA for Maulud Celebratration,” the police said.

    “In a haste and anxiety to reach home considering the time, they deliberately decided to drive a boat parked at River Gasanya by themselves in the absence of Craftman.

    “They were all evacuated and referred to General Hospital Kafin Hausa F.N.A and confirmed dead by Medical Doctor.

    “Investigation is on going.”

  • Eight killed, vehicles burnt as moving tanker, truck collide in Ogun

    Eight killed, vehicles burnt as moving tanker, truck collide in Ogun

    Eight people were killed and 15 others sustained different degrees of injury on Wednesday in two different crashes in Ogun State.

    An early morning accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway allegedly claimed the lives of five people, who were burnt to death.

    The accident, which involved a petrol tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit and a truck, occurred around the Tunji Alegi Filling Station in the Kwakyama area of Ogere and a truck.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that five vehicles that were parked along the road were also consumed by the inferno.

    Another accident occurred a few hours later at the Sand Crete area, Ogunmakin, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leaving three people dead and 15 others injured.

    The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the accidents.

    She attributed the first accident to dangerous driving and wrongful overtaking on the part of the petrol tanker.

    Okpe explained that the tanker, which was on top speed, collided with the truck, which was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan, while trying to overtake.

    She said, “A total of five persons were burnt beyond recognition. They were recovered from one of the crashed trucks and deposited at the FOS Morgue, Ipara.”

    She added that the second accident involved two vehicles: a Mazda bus, marked SKN135 XA, and a Range Rover, with number plate, 345DCT.

    Okpe noted that the bus, which was coming from Ibadan, skidded off the road to the other lane and collided with the Range Rover, which was coming from Lagos.

    She said, “Fifteen persons were injured: seven male adults and eight females. The commercial bus caught fire, while the Range Rover was totally damaged and yet to be recovered from the bush.

    “Three deaths were recorded from the crash: one of them was burnt beyond recognition.”

    Okpe disclosed that the victims of the accident had been taken to the Idere hospital for medical attention.

     

  • 6 dead, 19 others injured in Bauchi auto crash

    6 dead, 19 others injured in Bauchi auto crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bauchi State Command, says no fewer than six persons lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident that occurred in Bauchi on Monday.

    The Sector Commander, Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident in Bauchi on Tuesday, said that 19 others sustained various degrees of injuries.

    Abdullahi said that the accident which involved two Ford buses belonging to Galaxy Transport occurred in Gurum village, on the Bauchi-Kano road at 6:20 p.m. when the two buses had a head-on collision.

    The sector commander, who said that it took the corps about 20 minutes to arrive at the scene to clear the site, attributed the cause of the accident to wrongful overtaking.

    “25 people are involved in the crash comprising 23 males, one female and a female child.

    “Six people died on the spot and they are all males. Nineteen others sustained injuries. Among them are 17 males, one female and a female child,” he said.

    According to him, one of the drivers of the buses has been identified as Mr Ibrahim Abduljalal with vehicle’s number plate: JJN 712 YX.

    While the name and the number plate of the other vehicle were not available at the time of the interview.

    The FRSC boss further said that the injured persons had been referred to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUH), Bauchi for treatment while the remains of the deceased were also deposited in the morgue of the same hospital for identification.

    He noted that the obstructions were cleared to allow for free flow of traffic while the vehicles were handed over to the Motor Transport Department of the GRA Police Station.

    He advised motorists to always be conscious of traffic rules and regulations.

  • 7 burnt to death in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

    7 burnt to death in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

    No fewer than seven people were on Saturday night burnt to death in an accident that involved two vehicles around Sandrete Ogunmakin area, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

    The Ogun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Ahmed Umar confirmed the accident on Monday, in Ota.

    Umar said that three other persons sustained various degrees of injuries in the accident.

    The Sector Commander explained that the crash which occurred at about 10.40 p.m. involved a truck and a bus both without registration number.

    He added that a total of 10 persons were involved in the accident.

    Umar added that seven persons were burnt beyond recognition only to be identified with skulls, while the other three sustained various degrees of injuries.

    The Sector Commander blamed the unfortunate accident on route violation, adding that the truck and the bus had a head-on collision which resulted in a fire outbreak.

    “The survivors were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical attention,” he said.

    The FRSC commander cautioned motorists to desist from driving against traffic as there was great danger in route violation.

    Umar also commiserated with the family of the crash victims and urged them to contact FRSC Ogunmakin Area for more information about the injured victims.

  • Six passengers burnt beyond recognition in Ondo accident

    Six passengers burnt beyond recognition in Ondo accident

    Six persons were on Friday burnt to death in an accident that occurred at Ode Aye junction in Okitipupa Local Government Area.

    According to reports, the accident took place when a coaster bus and a J5 bus laden with substance suspected to be Ethanol collided.

    Witnesses said one of the vehicles attempted to overtake the other before the collision, which caused a spark that engulfed both vehicles.

    Passengers in the coastal bus belonging to Akure North Local Government Area were on their way to Okitipupa to attend a social function of one of the Directors of Odigbo Local government area.

    It was gathered that other victims that were seriously injured were rushed to the Prima hospital in Ore, Odigbo local government.

    Eyewitnesses said residents in the area tried to put off the fire but could not because of the ethanol loaded in the J5 vehicle.

    They said all the six persons were burnt beyond recognition.

    The remains of the victims have been deposited at a hospital in Ore.

  • Yobe College of Education provost dies after surviving car accident

    Yobe College of Education provost dies after surviving car accident

    Dr Mohammad Gishiwa, Provost, Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, is dead.

    Gishiwa, 53, died on Sunday while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kano, following injuries sustained in a car accident on Oct. 4.

    Mr Hassan Bulama, Deputy Provost of the college, confirmed the death in Damaturu on Monday.

    Bulama said that the deceased would be buried at about 2:00 pm in Gashua.

    Also, Alhaji Ali Gishiwa, a brother to the deceased, said that arrangements were on to convey the remains of the decease to Gashua for burial.

    Gishiwa was appointed Provost in 2016, and he was serving his second tenure at the time of his death.