The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed a fatal road crash that claimed 12 lives to over-speeding along the Ejule–Enugu highway in Kogi State, describing the incident as “very unfortunate.”
The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Tenimu Etuku, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lokoja on Saturday, confirming that two other persons sustained injuries in the accident, which occurred late on Friday night.
Etuku said the crash happened at about 11:30 p.m. in the Iboko community of Idah Local Government Area and involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit, which was travelling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country.
According to him, the bus rammed into a parked, faulty articulated vehicle due to excessive speed, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a child.
He explained that FRSC personnel promptly carried out a rescue operation, evacuating the injured victims to Mercy of Jesus Hospital in Ejule for medical attention, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited in a nearby morgue.
The sector commander expressed condolences to the families of the victims and reiterated the dangers associated with speeding and reckless driving, especially during the festive season.
“At this yuletide, motorists must be careful and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to avoid such accidents and the wastage of precious lives. I believe this is one way to help the FRSC and the Federal Government reduce the alarming rate of road traffic crashes and fatalities in the country,” Etuku said.
He urged drivers, particularly those embarking on long-distance journeys, to exercise patience, avoid fatigue, and maintain safe driving practices to help reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.
The Ejule–Enugu road is part of Nigeria’s federal highway network linking the North-Central and South-East regions, and often experiences increased traffic during festive periods, heightening the risk of accidents.
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