Motorists have again been warned against speeding and reckless overtaking, especially during this festive season,
The Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Mr Tenimu Etuku, gave the advice in Lokoja on Saturday, while briefing journalists on a fatal road crash along the Ejule–Enugu highway in Kogi State, which claimed twelve lives and injured two others.
The accident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Friday at Iboko community in Idah Local Government Area.He said that the crash involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Romchi Mass Transit, which was travelling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country.
The bus reportedly rammed into a parked, faulty articulated vehicle due to excessive speed.He described the incident as tragic and unfortunate, noting that one child was among the dead.
The Sector Commander further urged drivers to obey traffic rules, exercise patience, and adopt safe driving practices during long-distance journeys to help reduce the rising cases of road crashes and fatalities across the country.
Mr Etuku said FRSC personnel promptly carried out rescue operations, evacuating the injured victims to Mercy of Jesus Hospital, Ejule, for medical treatment, and sympathized with the families of the victims.
