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  • Update: 16 dead, 83 injured as truck conveying PDP supporters crashes

    Update: 16 dead, 83 injured as truck conveying PDP supporters crashes

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said 16 persons died and 83 sustained various degrees of injury in the truck accident involving PDP supporters in Plateau.

    The FRSC said that the truck was conveying 99 supporters of the Poeples Democratic Party (PDP) when it crashed on Saturday evening at Jwak, Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of the state.

    Mr Peter Longsan, the FRSC Public Enlightenment Officer in Plateau, disclosed this in statement on Sunday in Jos.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the PDP supporters were returning from the party’s zonal rally held in Pankshin.

    ”It was a lone crash involving a truck conveying people from a political campaign rally of the PDP.

    ”99 people were involved, 16 people, mainly adult males were killed in the crash, while 83 sustained various degrees of injury.

    ”The unfortunate incident occurred as a result of excessive speeding and overloading, which led to loss of control that resulted to the crash,” he said.

    Longsan explained that the Pankshin Unit Command of the FRSC swiftly responded to the incident, and with the support of passersby and volunteers, moved the injured to hospitals at Panyam and Mangu town, where they are currently receiving treatment.

    He added the bodies of the deceased persons were deposited at Mangu General Hospital, Panyam General Hospital, and Nissi Private Hospital, all in Mangu local government area.

    Longsan advised motorists in the state to desist from speeding, overloading, dangerous overtaking and ensure that vehicles are used for the purpose it was designed for.

    He also called on motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to install speed limit device on their vehicles to avert similar accident.

  • 10 die in road crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

    10 die in road crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

    No fewer than 10 persons were confirmed dead on Saturday in an accident involving a Mack truck and a Toyota Hiace bus at Oniworo area on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

    Mr.  Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta.

    Umar explained that the accident occurred at 4: 30 a.m.

    The FRSC boss noted that the accident was caused by road obstruction on the part of the trailer and also excessive speed and loss of control on the part of the driver of the bus.

    He explained that the Toyota bus marked KLD 539 XA lost control and ran into the truck with no registration number at the rear.

    ”A total of 19 people were involved in the crash which comprised 13 male adults and six female adults.

    ” Two male adults sustained injuries while seven male adults, two female adults, and one female child died in the accident,” he said.

    Umar stated that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention while the deceased were deposited at Ipara morgue.

    The sector commander urged motorists to always put on the headlamp when the weather is poor.

    He cautioned motorists, especially truck drivers, to always display caution signs whenever there was breakdown on the road.

    He commiserated with the families of the crash victims and asked them to contact FRSC Ogunmakin for more information about the crash.

  • 17 passengers escape death in Osun accident

    17 passengers escape death in Osun accident

    The Federal Road Safety Corps( FRSC) in Osun, said 17 passengers escaped death in an accident on Ilesa-Ipetu highway.

    The Osun Sector Commander, Mr Paul Okpe, disclosed this in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, on Friday in Osogbo.

    Okpe said the accident happened at about 11:10 a.m. around Km 3 Omo Ijesa Bend area after two vehicles collided.

    ”We received a distress call at about 11:13 a.m of an accident that occurred on Ilesa – Ipetu highway.

    ”A green Nissan pick-up with number plate FG 154 K20 had head-on collision with a white Vannet Nissan with number plate KSF 143 DE.

    ”The accident was severe but we have been able to clear all gridlock to avoid any inconvenience.

    He said that 12 males and five female adults were invovled in the crash, leading to three injured victims .

    ”Two male adults and one female got injured and were taken to Wesley Guild Hospital in Ilesa for further treatment.

    ”The accident happened due to wrongful overtaking and heavy speeding,” Okpe said.

    According to him, the command will not hesitate to punish any road traffic violator that goes against the road traffic regulations.

  • Woman allegedly set ablaze by her ‘jealous’ co-wife dies in Owerri

    Woman allegedly set ablaze by her ‘jealous’ co-wife dies in Owerri

    A woman identified as Uche succumbed to burn injuries after she was allegedly set on fire by her co-wife in Imo State has reportedly died.

    The deceased’s sister, Nwanneka Ifurunna, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Saturday, January 7, 2023, said the incident happened in Owerri.

    “This was my beloved Sis Uchee pics, she was set ablaze by her co-wife over nothing other than jealousy. Dear sis just like u said in ur last word “see you in God’s kingdom,He will call and my sis will answer, May resurrection hope promised by our loving father Jehovah continue to console all of us.

    Woman allegedly set ablaze by her 'jealous' co-wife dies in Owerri

    “The third pic is the wicked woman who set my sis on fire, pls she has been declared wanted by the Police, anybody with useful information on her whereabouts should contact any nearby police station,” she wrote.

    Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons, with five others sustaining injuries, in a road accident that occurred in Sokoto.

    FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo confirmed the accident on Monday.

    Yusuf-Nadabo said that the accident occurred Sunday evening at Madake village in the Shagari Local Government Area of the state.

    He said that the incident involved a Mitsubishi van carrying 17 persons and loaded with bags of maize, guinea corn other items.

    The FRSC sector commander said that the vehicle fell into a ditch and that 12 persons died on the spot, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

    He said that the affected persons had been taken to the Specialist Hospital, Shagari.

    Yusuf-Nadabo cautioned drivers against speeding, dangerous driving and other unwholesome practices that might endanger peoples’ lives and property.

  • How 20 passengers escaped death in Osun

    How 20 passengers escaped death in Osun

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun said no fewer than 20 passengers escaped death in a lone accident that occurred on Iwo-Ibadan expressway on Friday.

    The Sector Commander, Mr. Paul Okpe, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, on Friday in Osogbo.

    Okpe said a white Ranger bus marked NRK 192 XB, lost control due to tyre burst while speeding, leading to the accident.

    He said the accident occurred about 6 Km from Oguro Junction around 4:40 p.m.

    “Our men arrived at the scene of the accident within 10 minutes after it happened and rescued 20 passengers who sustained various injuries.

    “The injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital and Ikeolu Hospital in Iwo”, Okpe said.

    Okpe noted that the lone accident occurred due to a total violation of road safety traffic laws by the vehicle owner.

    “The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Fleesu Iwo branch in Iwo, took over the vehicle,” he said.

    Okpe advised motorists to always adhere to traffic rules and regulations, warning that the command would not hesitate to punish any driver that violated road safety laws in the state.

  • FRSC approves new promotions

    FRSC approves new promotions

    The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has approved the promotion of an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) and seven others to ACM.

    The approval came at the end of the meeting of the commission’s Board, which ratified the resolution of the FRSC Establishment Committee on the promotion.

    This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Bisi Kazeem on Friday in Abuja.

    Kazeem said that the officer promoted to the rank of DCM, Ann Marja was to represent the North East following the appointment of the former DCM representing the Zone, Dauda-Ali Biu as substansive Corps Marshal.

    He said that those promoted to the rank of ACM were, Stella Uchegbu who is in charge of Special Duties, Tukur Sifawa, the Corps Auditor and Anthony Oko, in charge of Command and Strategy in the Operation Department.

    Others are Mohammed Kabo, the Sector Commander in Yobe, Joel Dagwa, Deputy Commandant, FRSC Command and Staff College, Meshack Jatau presently on a course at Army War College, and Pauline Olaye, in charge of Pension and Insurance.

    The Board Chairman, Mallam Bukhari Bello expressed happiness over the transparency and objectivity displayed during the whole process.

    Bello urged the promoted officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate mission of the Corps.

    The chairman said that the promotion was part of the commission’s drive toward rewarding excellence, diligence, and hardwork.

    The Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, also congratulated the newly elevated officers for their excellent performances, adding that every promotion comes with greater responsibilities.

    Biu, therefore, urged them to put in their best in the course of their duties as the new ranks called for more focus, more dedication, commitment, and passion.

    He promised to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the Corps to the satisfaction of all.

    The Corps Marshal beckoned on all personnel to be of good behaviour and put in great efforts toward the realisation of the corporate mandate of the Corps.

  • SAD: 15 feared dead, 5 injured in Kogi auto crash

    SAD: 15 feared dead, 5 injured in Kogi auto crash

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday confirmed 15 persons dead and five others seriously injured in an auto crash that occurred in Kogi.

    The crash followed a collision between J-5 Boxer Bus and a Petroleum Tanker, at Koton-Karfe along Lokoja-Abuja highway around 7.30am on Tuesday.

    Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, who confirmed the incident, said that the 5 injured persons were rushed to Ideal Hospital at Koton-Karfe for immediate medical attention.

    Dawulung said that the corpses of the dead victims have been deposited at the Morgue of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja.

    The sector commander explained that the cause of the crash was due to sheer violation of traffic rules by the  bus driver, who was driving against traffic while heading to Abuja from Lokoja.

    “The bus driver left his lane and was driving in the opposite direction on high speed only to have a head on collision with an on coming petroleum tanker.

    “Thank God the tanker which was laden with Petroleum product did not go up in flames, which could have been more devastating and worrisome.

    “The unfortunate thing is that the bus was conveying iron cramps with 17 passengers, 15 of which were terribly squeezed and chocked to death during the collision,.

    “It’s sad the prevalent disabuse if traffic rules and regulations by motorists and commuters. Vehicles meant for Goods should strictly Carry only goods and not passengers as in this unfortunate case,” Dawulung lamented

    The FRSC Commander, however, commiserated with the families of the victims and advised motorists to always adhere to traffic rules and regulations to avoid unwanted auto crash.

  • New Year tragedy: 7 die, 16 injured in Lagos-Ibadan accident

    New Year tragedy: 7 die, 16 injured in Lagos-Ibadan accident

    No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead on Sunday while 16 others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and Mack tanker few meters to Gofamaint on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

    Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta.

    Umar said that the accident occured at 4:10pm and was caused by excessive speed on the part of the bus driver who lost control and rammed into the tanker from behind.

    He added that 25 people were involved which comprised of 17 male adults and eight female adults.

    “A total of 16 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries (10 male adults and six female adults) while seven persons were recorded dead from the crash (six male adults and one female adults), and two others were unhurt.

    “Two vehicles were involved with registration numbers AKD 693 XW a Toyota Haice bus and GZA 215 XA a Mack tanker,” he said.

    The FRSC boss explained that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention while the deceased were deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara.

    The sector commander advised motorists to shun speed, saying it kills faster than anything.

    He also cautioned against driving while tired, saying “it is as dangerous as drunk driving”.

    Umar called on drivers to always rest for 15 to 30 minutes after four hours journey.

    The FRSC boss sympathised with the family of the victims and advised them to contact FRSC Ogunmakin office for more information about the crash.

  • Buhari confirms Biu as Corps Marshal

    Buhari confirms Biu as Corps Marshal

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Biu, as the substantive Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

    This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem on Sunday in Abuja.
    Biu has been the Acting Corps Marshal of the corps since July 2022.

    The new Corps Marshal is the second career staff to be appointed in that capacity, after Dr Boboye Oyeyemi the erstwhile Corps Marshal who retired in July.

    Biu was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, but hails from Hawul Local Government Area of Borno.
    He joined the services of the FRSC in 1988 and rose through hard work, dedication and commitment to attain the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal.

    He has held several positions of authority including Acting Corps Marshal and Deputy Corps Marshal in charge of Finance and Accounts, among others.

    Biu holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

  • BREAKING: Calabar carnival turns ‘bloody’; 7 dead, many injured

    BREAKING: Calabar carnival turns ‘bloody’; 7 dead, many injured

    Seven (7) persons have been confirmed dead and twenty-nine (29) others sustained various degrees of injuries in an incident that occurred during the annual Calabar Carnival on Tuesday.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Cross River State has confirmed the ‘bloody’ incident.

    The Sector Commander of the Corps, Maikano Hassan confirmed the number of casualties.

    Hassan said that the incident occurred in front of the Jumat Mosque in Bogobiri in the capital city of Cross River during the Bikers Carnival activity of the carnival.

    He listed the number of injured to include 21 male adults, three women, two male children and three female children.

    The FRSC boss said that the injured were rushed to Naval hospital and the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) for medical attention.

    He said that the remains of the dead had been deposited in the two hospitals in Calabar.

    According to him, the incident occurred when a Toyota Camry car lost control and rammed into a crowd of onlookers during the carnival.

    The incident abruptly brought the day five activity to an end, where the state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade was already seated with other dignitaries.

    It would be recalled that the annual carnival which started during the administration of Donald Duke, has not been held for the past two years.

    The carnival was suspended in 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic while no reason was given for the carnival not holding in 2021.

    Efforts were still being made to put some facilities in place for the 2022 edition of the carnival which was hurriedly put up.

    Meanwhile, Gov Ayade has condoled with families of those who lost their lives and promised to bring to book the driver of the vehicle that caused the accident.