A female child was among 12 people that lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident which occured on Ejule – Enugu highway in Kogi State.
Two other persons were critically injured in the accident.
The victims were travelling in a 18-seater passenger bus when the crash occurred at about 11.30 p.m.of Friday, December 19, 2025, in Iboko community, Idah Local Government Area.
The ill-fated Toyota Hiace passenger bus belonged to Romchi Mass Transit, a private mass transit company.
The bus, was travelling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country but rammed into a stationary faulty articulated vehicle due to over speeding.
Mr Tenimu Etuku, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the accident
Etuku, who spoke to newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday, described the accident as “fatal and very unfortunate”.
He said that one child was among 12 persons that died, saying that all of them died on the spot.
Etuku blamed the accident on over speeding.
The Sector Commander said the two injured victims were taken to the nearby Mercy of Jesus Hospital, Ejule, Ofu Local Government, for treatment while the corpses were deposited in the morgue of the hospital.
As Christmas approaches, Etuku cautioned motorists against dangerous driving, excessive speeding and reckless overtaking.
“At this yuletide, motorists must be careful and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to avoid such accidents and wastage of precious lives.
“I believe this is one way to help the FRSC and the federal government reduce the alarming rate of road traffic crashes and fatalities in the country.
“I hereby urge drivers to exercise patience and maintain safe driving practices, especially during long-distance journeys in this yuletide, ” he advised. (vitalnewsngr.com)
