12 Dies, Six Sustain Injuries In Obajana-Lokoja Road Crash

A total of twelve persons lost their lives while six others sustained injuries in a crash that happened on Sunday night on the Obajana-Lokoja Expressway, in Kogi State.

The crash involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number MKA515ZD and a Sono Truck.

According to a statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), a total of 18 persons were involved in the crash.

“A total of 18 people were involved, all male adults. Out of this number, 06 people got injured, while 12 people were killed.

“The main cause of the crash has been identified to be speed violation, which resulted in loss of control,” said FRSC spokesman, Bisi Kazeem.

Kazeem disclosed that FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, called on commercial vehicle operators as well as private vehicle owners to avoid driving against the stipulated speed limit on all roads.