10 Presons confirmed dead, 11 others Injured in expressway fatal road accident
10 Presons confirmed dead, 11 others Injured in expressway fatal road accident
A tragic road accident along the Obajana–Lokoja highway in Kogi State claimed the lives of ten people and left eleven others injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed.
The incident occurred late Friday night at Apamaru, near Obajana, and involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus (KTG 100YL) carrying 21 male passengers.
According to Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, the FRSC Public Education Officer, preliminary investigations indicate that the driver was speeding and attempted a dangerous overtaking maneuver, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Ten passengers died on the spot, while the remaining eleven sustained serious injuries, including fractures and deep cuts. They were rushed to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, for treatment.
The bodies of the deceased have been handed over to their families for burial according to Islamic rites at Sarikin Hausawa, Obajana.
Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, noting that night travel, reckless driving, and speeding are major contributors to road fatalities in Nigeria. He stressed the importance of public education and enforcement, particularly for night-time travel and vehicle overloading.
He also called on passengers to be vigilant and report dangerous driving, saying:
“Passengers must take responsibility by reporting reckless driving to the FRSC through its toll-free number 122 or the nearest patrol team. Road safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play in preventing needless deaths.”
