35 killed in 2 auto crashes in Kebbi – FRSC
Disasters
THIRTY-five persons were killed in two auto crashes that occurred in Kebbi on Sunday and on Monday.
FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Yusuf Aliyu-Haruna, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Binrin Kebbi on Tuesday that 40 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accidents.
He added that three vehicles were involved in the two crashes.
“Twelve persons lost their lives in the accident that occurred on Kalgo-Bunza Road on Sunday involving two vehicles.
“On Monday, 23 persons lost their lives while travelling in a truck carrying assorted grains from Illela to Ibadan on Jega-Koko Road.
“Injured victims were taken to General Hospitals in Kalgo and Jega Local Government Areas,’’ he said.
Aliyu-Haruna attributed the accidents to overloading, over-speeding and use of expired tyres.
He cautioned motorists, especially commercial vehicle drivers against excessive speeding and use of expired tyres so as to ensure safety on the highways.
The sector commander advised motorists against the consumption of illicit substances and urged passengers to support the crusade against reckless driving in Kebbi. (NAN)
KN
Related Posts
Gas explosion damages 6 vehicles in Katsina – Police
GAS cylinders conveyed in a truck have exploded at a Filling station in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina...
Read MoreCollapsed mining site kills 13 in Plateau
NO fewer than 13 persons have been killed in a collapsed mining site in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of...
Read MoreHelicopter crash- NIMASA to share information with IMO
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has pledged to share its findings on the recent helicopter crash into...
Read MoreMost Read
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Keep abreast of news and other developments from our website.