12 people have been confirmed dead in a fatal multiple vehicle accident on the Yangoji–Abaji corridor of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
A statement signed by the public relations officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the crash which happened on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, involved four vehicles, one commercial trailer conveying coal, one commercial bus, and two commercial cars.
Ogungbemide said a total of 18 persons were involved in the crash. Five (5) victims died instantly at the scene, while seven (7) others, who were successfully rescued and conveyed to the hospital, later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to twelve (12).
Meanwhile, three (3) other victims sustained injuries of varying severity, including bruises, cuts, fractures, and head injuries, and are currently receiving medical attention.
He said Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident was caused by speed violation and dangerous driving, which led to loss of control as the truck driver, who was driving at an excessive speed beyond the legally prescribed limit for the corridor, lost control, and crashed into already parked vehicles, triggering the fatal collision.
Reacting to the incident, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, commiserated with the families of the deceased and described the crash as both tragic and avoidable. While reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to reduce road traffic crashes and enhance safety on Nigerian roads.
Motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, have once again been cautioned against speeding and reckless driving, emphasising that strict adherence to speed limits and traffic regulations remains critical to saving lives.
(Editor: Roluke Ogundele)
