10 killed, 20 injured as truck crashes in Niger state

The Federal Street Security Corps (FRSC) says 10 individuals misplaced their lives whereas 20 others sustained accidents on Monday after a truck crashed alongside the Tafa-Gujeni route in Malam Tanko, Niger State.

In a press release on Monday, Felicia Kalu stated the accident occurred round 8:20am inside the Tafa axis and concerned a DAF tanker with registration quantity FKY136XD carrying 33 male passengers.

Kalu famous that the crash underscores the extreme penalties of disregarding security laws, significantly extreme dashing and the illegal observe of conveying passengers alongside items.

“Out there proof signifies that the crash was brought on by extreme velocity, which led to lack of management,” the assertion reads.

“Extra disturbing, nonetheless, is the truth that the car was engaged within the extremely harmful and unlawful act of blended loading, transporting each items and human beings in the identical car; a observe the Corps has persistently warned towards on account of its catastrophic penalties.”

She added that FRSC operatives rescued 23 victims alive and swiftly cleared the obstruction to revive regular visitors circulate.

“The injured victims have been instantly evacuated to Umar Musa Basic Hospital, Sabon Wuse, for medical consideration, whereas the stays of the deceased have been deposited on the hospital’s mortuary,” Kalu stated.

In accordance with her, Shehu Mohammed expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as avoidable and a painful reminder of the risks of visitors violations.

He reiterated that no journey is definitely worth the lack of human lives and condemned the persistent disregard for security advisories by some street customers.

He additional pressured that the corps would intensify enforcement and public consciousness campaigns to curb extreme dashing and get rid of the observe of blended loading on highways nationwide.

“To this finish, transport operators and drivers are due to this fact strongly suggested to adjust to security laws, preserve prescribed velocity limits, and desist from utilizing inappropriate automobiles for passenger conveyance,” he added.

“The corps marshal extends his heartfelt condolences to the households of the deceased and needs the injured victims speedy restoration.