Tragedy struck a Lagos-bound trailer involved in a fatal crash on the outskirts of Kano metropolis, killing 25 travellers with 53 others sustaining various degree of injuries.
The vehicle loaded with passengers, and cows, said to be on transit from Borno to Lagos State, lost control while trying to negotiate on top of Naibawa flyover in the wee hours on Monday morning.
Confirming the incident, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has said 25 persons lost their lives while 53 others sustained injuries.
A statement by the Sector Commander, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the incident occurred early Monday morning at Naibawa flyover in the outskirt of Kano.
According to him, 12 people in the trailer involved in the ancient (IVECO) with registration number XA 311 ZB, remained unhurt.
“We received a call at about 03:15 a.m. on July 1, 2024, On receiving the information, we quickly dispatched our personnel and vehicle to the scene of the incident to rescue the victims at 03:30a.m.,” Ibrahim said.
“The accident occurred as a result of excessive speed, dangerous driving and overloading which led to loss of control, that led the vehicle to crash.”
The Sector Commander explained that during the rescue operation, items recovered include six motorcycles, ten mobile phones, animals (goats and rams), maize, and the sum of N400,000.
Abdullahi said that all recovered items are in police custody.
“All the victims were immediately conveyed to Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital Kano for urgent medical attention.
“The Doctors on duty confirmed 25 dead out of the victims,” he said.
He warned motorists against unsafe practice of transporting animals, goods along with human beings concurrently.
The Sector Commander said such practice will not only endanger lives but also contravene traffic regulations designed to ensure road safety.
Abdullahi urged all road users to adhere strictly to traffic laws and regulations to prevent further tragedies on Nigerian roads.
Ahmad Sorondinki
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