FRSC Confirms 12 Dead, 2 Injured In Kogi Road Crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons with two others injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule–Enugu Highway in Kogi State.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi State, Mr Tenimu Etuku, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lokoja on Saturday.

Etuku described the accident as “fatal and very unfortunate”, adding that one child was among 12 deceased persons.

According to him, the crash occurred at about 11.30 p.m. in the Iboko community, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, involving an 18-Seater Toyota Hiace Bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit.

The ill-fated bus, Etuku said, was travelling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country but rammed into a stationary faulty articulated vehicle due to over-speeding.

The sector commander said that his personnel, who carried out the rescue operations, have rushed the injured persons to Mercy of Jesus Hospital Ejule for medical attention, while the dead bodies were deposited in the morgue.

Etuku, who expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased, reiterated the dangers of excessive speed and reckless overtaking by motorists.

“At this yuletide, motorists must be careful and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to avoid such accidents and 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.

“I hereby urge drivers to exercise patience and maintain safe driving practices, especially during long-distance journeys in this yuletide,” he advised.