The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu has ordered the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Corps to commence a detailed investigation that will lead to speedy prosecution of all the drivers responsible for the road crash that occured on Sunday 31st March, 2024 at Obajana market.
A statement signed by the corps public relations officer, Jonas Agwu said preliminary reports indicates that the crash involved a total of 4 vehicles comprising of 2 Dangote Trucks, 1 Sharon bus and 1 motor bike.
Jonas explained that one of the Dangote Truck’s break failed while on excessive speed and crashed into 3 stationery vehicles including a bus carrying 12 passengers and the impact of the crash resulted in a fire outbreak that killed the 12 passengers in the bus and the motor bike rider.
He also said on the whole, the crash involved 15 people comprising of 8 male adults and 3 female adult, 3 male children and 1 female child and unfortunately, 13 persons were killed while the remaining 2 victims got rescued by FRSC operatives without injuries.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
