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  • 59 perish in Lagos, Ogun ghastly accidents

    59 perish in Lagos, Ogun ghastly accidents

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Zone RS2 Command, comprising Ogun and Lagos States, says it has recorded 59 deaths from road traffic accidents in the states.

    The Zonal Commanding Officer, Mr Samuel Obayemi, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Lagos.

    Obayemi said that the deaths were from 124 road traffic crashes that occurred during the period.

    He said: “We recorded 124 road traffic crashes in the month of January. Of all these cases, 328 people were injured while 59 died.

    “Drivers should adhere strictly to safe speed limit and other road traffic rules and regulations. Drivers should know that in the zone, constructions are ongoing. They should be patient.

    “Warning signs have been displayed in all of those construction sites, road users should obey those signs. We encourage drivers to obey traffic laws and regulations, cooperate with traffic officers; it is in their own interest and that of other users.

    “People should not drive against traffic and should ensure that their vehicles are road worthy so that such vehicles do not break down unnecessarily and cause gridlock or constitute risk to others on the road.’’

    Obayemi, an Assistant Corps Marshal, said that the FRSC had not relented in its efforts at reducing carnages on the highways.

    The FRSC top official, who noted that the zone had carried out several road safety awareness campaigns, sanitisations and enforcement, said that no fewer than 158 traffic offenders were prosecuted in the first six week of the year.

    He said that 155 of the culprits were convicted by the mobile courts while three were discharged.

    “Naturally FRSC is very much concerned about road traffic crashes because it is the duty that we have been assigned; to do everything possible to bring down rate of crashes on our roads.

    “The slight increase in crashes recorded is quite worrisome to FRSC. We have always said that bringing down the crashes on our roads cannot be left to the FRSC to handle alone, it has to be a collective responsibility of all the stakeholders that are involved.

    “In as much as FRSC is doing everything possible to bring down these crashes, other organisations should also be involved.”

    He said the corps was collaborating and synergising with other stakeholders to bring down crashes on the roads.

    Obayemi, however, disputed figures on rising crashes, saying that the creation of more commands by FRSC made the corps to record increased statistics of crashes.

    “We now have more commands to cover, that then means that we have more information concerning use of the road. So, if there is a slight increase in the number of crashes recorded in 2019 compared to 2018; that could be as a result of the number of routes we now cover.

    “There are now more routes to cover. We have more information, and that of course increased our data base,” he said.

  • 6 persons die in accident in Niger — FRSC

    6 persons die in accident in Niger — FRSC

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger has confirmed the death of six persons in a road traffic crash that occurred on Monday on Kutigi – Mokwa road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.

    The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Joel Dagwa, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that the accident occurred at about 1.45 p.m.,15 kilometers to Afuwagi village.

    According to Dagwa, the accident involved a tanker with registration No. GBL 25 XA and a Sienna bus with registration NO. LSD 262 GC.

    Dagwa said that the tanker was bound for Lagos from Maiduguri while the Sienna was conveying passengers from Lagos to Maiduguri.

    ” The accident involved 10 people, four males sustained various degrees of injuries while six persons died.

    “The six corpses have been deposited at Kutigi General Hospital morgue,” he said.

    The sector commander attributed the accident to wrongful overtaking.

    The sector commander said that the Corps would continue to monitor road users to guard against dangerous driving.

    “We will sustain our ongoing aggressive patrols across all major highways to ensure that road users adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to avoid road accidents,” Dagwa said.

  • 10 die in return journey from pilgrimage

    10 die in return journey from pilgrimage

    Six worshippers returning to Ile-Ife from the annual Oke Maria pilgrimage in Otan Ayegabju, yesterday, lost their lives in a ghastly auto accident at Eripa, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State. It was also gathered that nine others sustained various degrees of injury.

    The annual Oke Maria Catholic pilgrimage held between Saturday and Sunday, is an annual programme where Catholics gathered for prayers at the Oke Maria Mountain located in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State.

    Eyewitness account revealed that the bus conveying passengers and other commuters from the annual pilgrimage held on Saturday lost control and rammed into a fence at the other side of the Iree/Eripa/Otan-Ayegbaju/Ila Expressway, causing the vehicle to fall into a pit.

    Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Folasade Odoro, said six people were confirmed dead while nine others sustained various degrees of injury.

     

    According to SP Folashade Odoro, the lone accident happened at about 11 am, yesterday, when the bus lost control and ran into a ditch in Eripa.

    Bulkachuwa Odoro said the bus, with number plate: LAGOS GGE 109 DY, belonged to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Lagere, Ile Ife, Osun State.

    She said six people died in the accident while nine others sustained various degrees of injury. She said the remains of the dead had been deposited in LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo for post mortem while the injured victims were treated at a private hospital in Iree, Osun State.

  • Road accidents claim 31 lives in Ogun

    Road accidents claim 31 lives in Ogun

    The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun, said that no fewer than 31 persons died in various road accidents across the state during the Christmas and New year period.

    Mr Babatunde Ajayi, Director, Traffic Planning, Research and Statistics, TRACE, made this known in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday.

    Ajayi noted that the accidents which were recorded between Dec. 15, 2019 and Jan 15, 2020, involved 11 private cars, 10 private buses, 13 commercial buses, 15 commercial vehicles, six motorcycles and one tricycle.

    He added that the accidents also involved 12 medium articulated vehicles, 11 heavy trucks and 13 other vehicles.

    The director explained that during the period, 291 persons were involved in road traffic accidents, out of which 160 persons (96 males and 64 females) sustained various degrees of injuries.

    He stated that 31 persons, consisting of 15 males and 16 females died, while 100 persons were rescued unhurt due to prompt response to 47 emergency calls received by the corps.

    According to him, 41.93 per cent of the accidents were caused by excessive speed and 23.78 per cent by dangerous driving.

    Ajayi noted that 10.99 per cent were caused by bad tyres; 3.33 per cent by driving against traffic; and 19.97 per cent by other causes.

    The director said that 88 vehicles and 39 motorcycles were apprehended for 163 offences,” he said.

    He noted that the statistics generated was as witnessed by the corps in areas it covered.

    Ajayi said that the corps had resolved to reduce road accidents on all roads in the state and as well prosecute traffic offenders.

  • Accident: 3 dead, 3 injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

    Accident: 3 dead, 3 injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

    Three persons have been confirmed dead while three others sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday night.

    The accident involved an Iveco truck and a Toyota Hiace bus before Ishara bridge, Ogere.

    Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta on Tuesday.

    Oladele noted that the accident occurred around 8:10 p.m was caused by route violation, saying that the driver of the bus drove against traffic around construction zone and had head-on collision with the truck.

    The FRSC boss noted that six people, all male, were involved in the accident with three of them sustaining injuries while three of them died in the crash.

    “The crash involved two vehicles, a blue coloured Iveco truck with registration number LSR 908 XF and a white coloured Toyota Hiace bus with registration number FST 96 XF.

    “The suspected cause of the crash was route violation (driving against traffic) around the construction zone, considering too that it was even dark at night,” he said.

    Oladele stated that the injured victims were rescued to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical attention while the corpses of the deceased were deposited at the Ishara Morgue.

    The sector commander urged motorists to drive cautiously especially around construction zones and resist the urge to drive against traffic for whatever reason.

  • Two killed, one critically injured in Otedola Bridge accident

    Two killed, one critically injured in Otedola Bridge accident

    Two persons were killed on Saturday in an accident occurred on the Otedola bridge, Berger-end of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

    One person was critically injured .

    The accident involved a truck carrying granite and an SUV.

    General-Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident.

    According to LASEMA, three others were rescued, while two were treated on the spot and discharged.

  • Lone accident kills 3 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

    The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) on Saturday said that three persons died while three others sustained injuries in an accident that involved a vehicle around Lufuape,near AP Turning Point,on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    Mr Clement Oladele,Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC,told News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Ota,Ogun,that the lone accident happened at about 3.47 p.m. on Friday.

    Oladele explained that a Toyota Hummer Bus, with registration number KSF 272 XM,lost control due to speeding and rammed into road divider of the construction area.

    According to him, 17 persons comprising of four male adults, 10 female adults and three children were involved in the accident which led to the death of two female adults and a female child.

    “The corpse of the victims have been deposited at the morgue, Idera Hospital, Sagamu while the survivors are also receiving treatment at the same hospital,” he said.

    The FRSC boss advised motorists to desist from speeding and adhere strictly to 50km per hours at construction zones to avoid unnecessary lost of lives and property. (NAN)

     

     

  • Two dead, four injured in road accident in Ogun

    The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday said that two persons died while four others sustained injuries in an accident at Nasfat Area, Atan-Idiroko Road.

    The Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Clement Oladele, said that the accident which involved a Toyota Camry car and a motorcycle happened at about 12.20 p.m. on Thursday.

    He explained that a Toyota Camry car with registration number, SMK 36 CP, lost control due to speeding and rammed into a Bajaj Boxer Motorcycle.

    “Seven persons were involved in the accident in which two died while four others sustained various degrees of injuries.

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

    The FRSC boss advised motorists to be patient, shun speeding and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to avoid unnecessary loss of lives and property.

  • Fatal accident kills 28 members of same family

    Fatal accident kills 28 members of same family

    A ghastly accident on the Bauchi-Ningi federal highway has killed at least 28 members of the same family.

    They were reportedly burnt beyond recognition. They were travelling to Yola from Dutsinma, Katsina state, to visit relations, following harvest.

    A relation of the victims, Abdullahi Yamadi, who is the Secretary, North-West Zone of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, confirmed the accident, describing it as sad.

    “They were 29 in the vehicle and all of them died except the driver, who survived.

    “This is a very sad news and very pathetic for 28 people from the same family to die in an accident in one day”, Yamadi said.

  • Anambra accident claims 4, injures 2

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that four persons died, while two others sustained injury in an accident involving a lorry on Nteje/Onitsha expressway in Anambra.

    Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at about 9 a.m. on Friday.

    Kumapayi explained the accident occurred when the lorry with registration number UML 587 XP lost control and somersaulted, adding that six persons were involved in the accident.

    “Our rescue team arrived at the scene three minutes after we were contacted.

    “The corpses have been deposited at the mortuary, while the injured persons are receiving treatment at Ndeli hospital in Awkuzu,’’ he said.

    The sector commander advised motorists to drive cautiously and ensured that their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on trips.