32 killed in Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, road crashes
At least 32 people have died and several others injured in multiple road crashes in Kwara, Kogi and Ogun states. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the accidents, which occurred between Sunday and Monday. The Corps blamed the crashes on traffic violations, including speeding, dangerous driving, driver fatigue, poor tyre maintenance and the illegal […]
At least 32 people have died and several others injured in multiple road crashes in Kwara, Kogi and Ogun states.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the accidents, which occurred between Sunday and Monday.
The Corps blamed the crashes on traffic violations, including speeding, dangerous driving, driver fatigue, poor tyre maintenance and the illegal practice of conveying passengers alongside goods.
The latest incidents add to growing concerns over recurring fatal crashes on Nigerian roads.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement on Monday, described the crashes as “heartbreaking and entirely preventable”, saying the recurring violations of established traffic regulations continue to undermine national efforts to improve road safety.
Mohammed urged motorists, transport companies and commercial vehicle operators to prioritise safety by ensuring only roadworthy vehicles ply the highways.
The Corps Marshal also warned that the FRSC would sustain aggressive enforcement against all traffic violations that endanger lives.
15 die in Kwara
Fifteen people lost their lives while 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the early hours of Monday after a trailer conveying dozens of passengers crashed along the Ogbomoso–Oloru road in Kwara State.
The fatal lone crash occurred at about 2:32 am near the Muslim Cemetery in Oko-Olowo.
The accident involved a DAF XF trailer with registration number GWL 274 XC, driven by Nasiru Muhammed.
A total of 48 male occupants were involved in the crash. Fifteen were confirmed dead at the scene, while 17 others suffered injuries, including fractures, dislocations and bruises.
16 occupants escaped unhurt.
The injured victims were evacuated to Arewa Medical Centre and Baki Hospital for treatment.
Residents said the bodies of those who died were released to their families through the Sarkin Hausawa of Oko-Olowo after necessary procedures.
The Kwara Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kabiru Babatunde Kazeem, confirmed the incident on Monday.
Kazeem, who was at the scene coordinating rescue and recovery operations, said preliminary findings by the FRSC attributed the crash to driver fatigue.
10 killed in Ogun
Ten passengers died, and six others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Lagos – Ibadan expressway in Ogun State on Sunday night.
The accident occurred at the Sapaade bridge at about 8:05pm, involving a white Sinotruk and a white Toyota Hiace bus marked EKY 290 YM.
FRSC spokesperson in Ogun State, Afolabi Odunsi, said 18 passengers were involved in the accident, and 10 died, 6 sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that the crash was caused by speed violation, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving.
He explained that FRSC rescue operatives arrived promptly at the scene and evacuated the injured victims to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical treatment, while the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara.
Kogi road crash claims 7 lives
In Kogi State, seven people died in a road accident on the Okene-Lokoja road at Osara settlement in Adavi Local Government Area.
The bus, with registration number Edo: SGD 517 XL, was said to be on its way to Abuja from Auchi when the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a stationary truck in the process, killing the driver and a motor mate who were fixing a punctured tyre on the trailer.
FRSC sector commander in Kogi State, Lawal Fagge, said the incident occurred at about 12:30 pm on Sunday near Osara settlement.
He said the driver of the vehicle was driving at high speed when he experienced a tyre burst, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, which resulted in the fatal accident.
“Seven persons, including the motor mate of the truck driver, died on the spot, while three persons survived the carnage. The injured were taken to a hospital at Okene for treatment, while the dead were deposited at another hospital at Okene for autopsy,” he said.
From Mumini AbdulKareem (Ilorin), Peter Moses (Lagos), Tijani Labaran (Lokoja) & Maureen Onochie (Abuja)