The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a tragic accident along the Lokoja-Obajana highway in Kogi State that claimed 19 lives and left eight others injured. According to a statement released by the Kogi Sector Commander, Mr. Kumar Tsukwam, the crash occurred around 4 pm on Sunday at the Gadabiu community in Lokoja Local Government Area. The victims were traveling in a Toyota Hummer bus heading towards Abuja when it collided head-on with an articulated truck, resulting in a deadly inferno that killed five children among the deceased.
The FRSC explained that the accident was caused by speeding and wrongful overtaking, as the bus, in an attempt to overtake another truck, crashed into an oncoming articulated vehicle. Tsukwam revealed that the injured victims suffered various degrees of injuries, including cuts, fractures, and burns, and were rushed to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana for treatment. The rescue operation involved both FRSC personnel and the police.
Tsukwam urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads, emphasizing that highways are not racetracks and that reckless driving, speeding, and dangerous overtaking lead to needless loss of lives. He appealed to drivers to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies on Nigerian roads.
