Transportation

Nine Escape Brush with Death in Ogun Road Mishap

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No fewer than nine persons narrowly escaped death when their vehicles collided along the Orile-Imo section of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway on Sunday.

The two vehicles involved, a Toyota car and a Mitsubishi bus, were said to be at high speed when they collided.

The Mitsubishi bus tumbled while the Toyota car skidded off the highway.

A witness, who spoke with newsmen on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the excessive speed of the drivers led to the collision.

The witness said, “What I saw was that the vehicles were on a high speed when one lost control and collided with the other. I got there a few minutes after it happened.”

The spokesperson for the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe, confirmed the accident. She blamed excessive speeding on the part of the drivers as the cause of the accident.

“I can confirm that the accident happened along the Orile-Imo section of the Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway. There was no loss of life, although nine persons were involved, six males and three females, but the three females got injured and they have been taken to the Idera Hospital in Sagamu”, she said.

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Transportation

Yuletide: FRSC Warns Drivers against Flouting Traffic Rules

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By Olusegun Folarin

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, is to deploy two thousand personnel comprising Regular and Special Marshals to oversee traffic activities on highways across Ogun State as part of its 2023 Ember Months Special Patrol Operations.

The Ogun Sector, Commander, Mr Anthony Uga, who made this known in a statement in Abeokuta, said the special operations which began last Friday would end on Monday 15th January, 2024.

Mr Uga said the Command had also deployed 50 patrol vehicles, 10 Advanced Life Support Ambulances, 10 patrol motorbikes, 4 heavy-duty tow trucks and radar guns to detect the speed of oncoming vehicles to enhance the smooth operations of the officers.

Announcing that the focus of the Special Patrol Operations would focus on dangerous driving and overtaking, overloading violations, tyre violations, violation of speed limits by all categories of vehicles, lane indiscipline, use of phone while driving, seat belt use violation among others, the Ogun state sector commander noted that FRSC formations would operate 24 hours Rescue Operations throughout the duration of the Special Patrol Operations.   

He encouraged motorists to always carry out a routine check on their vehicle before going out in the morning and ensure their vehicle’s braking system works perfectly before putting it on the road. 

Mr Uga noted that any motorist apprehended flouting traffic rules during the Yuletide would be treated as driving dangerously and could be prosecuted, adding that a mobile court would be on the ground to support the Special Patrol Operations across the road corridors in Ogun State. 

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Transportation

Oyo Approves Construction of FRSC’s Two Units Command

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Oyo State Government has approved the construction of two unit commands of the Federal Road Safety Corps, as part of its efforts to ensure safety on the roads.

The Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Sangodoyin disclosed this when he received the management team of FRSC and Staff College Senior Course 2 who were on a study tour to the Ministry.

Professor Sangodoyin stated that when the construction of Ibadan Circular Road is completed, the FRSC unit commands will be constructed along the route, adding that the Governor of the State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, signed FRSC station at Moniya six months ago, which is going to be like a school for the agency.

He also disclosed that one of the reasons for embarking on diverse road constructions in the State is to reduce accidents on the roads as part of its responsibilities to protect the lives and properties of its citizens.

Sangodoyin explained that it is not only the ‘Ember’ months that contribute to accidents, but also bad roads, incompetent driving, and unworthy vehicles. 

According to the Commissioner, the State Government is planning an improved transportation system through the construction of roads that would link all the zones in the State, and reduce time spent traveling.

He said, “If you move to Saki Township Road, which is 9.7 kilometres; it is a completely new road.”

“Between 2011 and 2021 when the road was commissioned, the Moniya-Iseyin road was terrible, and fatal accidents used to occur. But now, the statistics on that road have revealed that accidents have reduced due to the completed construction of the road and drivers are now spending little amount to maintain their vehicles.”

Also speaking, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Engineer Tajudeen Raji, assured FRSC of a strong synergy, so as to ensure safety and reduce accidents on our roads.   

Highlighting the different steps taken to curb accidents on the road by the agency, the Commandant, Federal Road Safety Corp Staff College, Assistant Corp Marshall Benjamin Nkwonta, explained that sensitization is ongoing in the media, motor parks, Registered Transportation Corporations, and religious houses.

He said the corps is creating awareness on the ‘Ember’ months, adding that the enlightenment has worked overtime as a preventive measure.

The Commandant urged the public to report any wrongdoing from officers while discharging their duties, stating that every officer has a name badge that could be mentioned when reporting.

“If any officer demands a bribe from you, know the time of collection; check the name and the location, all you need to do is call us. We have zero tolerance for corruption,” he said.

While imploring motorists to make sure they are psychologically and emotionally fit to drive, he implored them to utilize FRSC’s Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center to check the condition of their vehicles for free.

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Human Angle

Three Monarchs Die in Ogbomoso-Oyo Road Mishap

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*Gov. Makinde with families, subjects

By Temitope Mosadomi/Iyabo Adebisi

Residents of Oriire Local Government in Oyo State have been thrown into mourning over the death of three monarchs from the area on Friday night. 

The trio died in an auto crash involving a Benz E230 with registration number Olodogbo and a commercial Scania Truck with registration number 301 XF at Aje Iye in Oriire Local Government Area.

Two of the affected monarchs died on the spot while the third one died a few hours later at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, LAUTECH.

Reports said that six passengers were involved in the crash, but the three survivors were undergoing treatment at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.

They were going to a social function in a nearby community when the accident occurred.

The affected monarchs were Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula and Alayetoro of Ayetoro in Oriire Local Government Area.

Confirming the road mishaps, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr Joshua Adekanye, said it was a head-on collision that involved a private and commercial vehicle along the Ogbomoso-Oyo expressway.

He said the survivors were undergoing treatment at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital while the corpses of the victims had been deposited at the morgue of the same hospital. 

In another development, Mr Adekanye said nine out of 13 passengers suffered various degrees of burns when a DAF brand of Truck caught fire along the Ogbomoso-Oyo expressway on the same day.

He added that no life was lost but the injured ones are receiving treatment in the hospital.

Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed grief over the death of Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula and Alayetoro of Ayetoro.

Governor Makinde, who described the news of the royal fathers’ demise as shocking, expressed condolences to their immediate families, the people of Oriire Local Government and Ogbomosoland as well as the Council of Obas and Chiefs in the state.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased, while also praying that God would grant their immediate families, their subjects and the state as a whole the fortitude to bear the loss.

The governor said: “It is a very sad and saddening development. We can only pray that the Almighty God will grant repose to their souls and grant their families, their subjects and the whole state the fortitude to bear the loss.”

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Transportation

1 Presumed Dead, 7 Injured in Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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By Olatunji Idowu

One person has been presumed dead, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a lone accident at the Fidiwo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, Mrs Florence Okpe who made known in Abeokuta, said the lone accident involved a Daf truck conveying both passengers and animals.

Mrs Okpe who attributed the cause of the crash to a burst tyre while the driver was on top speed, said the injured victims had been taken to a nearby hospital at Ogere for medical attention.

She also pointed out that a second accident occurred at the long bridge section of the expressway involving a fallen kerosene tanker that spilt its contents on the road, adding that the situation had been managed by FRSC operatives and other stakeholders and no death was recorded at the scene of the accident.

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Transportation

FRSC Flags off Ember Months Campaign in Ogun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has flagged off this year’s ember months campaign in Ogun State, with emphasis on the need for road users to resist the temptation of speeding beyond stipulated limit on roads corridors around the state.

The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, in charge of Lagos and Ogun, Mr Gilbert Igbokwe, and the Ogun State Sector Commander of the Corps, Mr Anthony Uga, both used the avenue to educate transport operators and the public on the theme “Speed Thrills But Kills: Drive Responsibly and Avoid Speeding”. 

Addressing the stakeholders at the Asero Motor Park in Abeokuta, the state capital, the FRSC Commanders urged them to be change agents and assist in spreading the message about the importance of road safety across their various groups and communities to make the roads safer for everyone. 

Pointing out that crashes involving 349 trucks and articulated vehicles were recorded in the state between January and September this year, Mr Uga charged the leadership of transport unions to enforce professionalism among the drivers, especially those involved in interstate journeys. 

Also, Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was represented by the Transportation Commissioner Mr Gbenga Dario at the event expressed joy that the effective collaboration between the FRSC and the state-owned Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE was helping to ensure sanity in road traffic management across the state. 

Representatives of the Nigeria Police, the Nigerian Army, the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and Road Transport Unions also renewed their commitment to promoting road safety rules and bring the violators to book, especially those involved in the sales and use of illicit drugs around motor parks. 

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Transportation

Adherence to Traffic Rules Safeguard Lives on Roads- Forum

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Road accidents will reduce to the minimal if drivers obey traffic rules, government construct good road networks and law enforcement agencies give effective service delivery.

This was the submission of stakeholders during the flag off this year’s ember months’ campaign organized by the state command of the Federal Road Safety CORPs, FRSC, held in Osogbo, with the theme: ‘Speed Thrills but Kills, Drive Responsibly and Avoid Overloading’.

In his Speech, the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke represented by the State Commissioner for Transport, Mr Ephraim Oyedele attributed major causes of ember months road crashes to excessive speed, driving under alcohol influence, over load of passengers and items, just to mention but a few.

Mr. Oyedele, who reiterated the commitment of the Osun State Government to design policies aimed to prevent Road crashes, noted that they had commenced the evacuation of all broken down articulated Vehicles which poses risks on major roads across the state.

The separate goodwill messages, the immediate past National Secretary of  Special Marshals, Mr. Tunde Ajiboye and the State Secretary, Osun Transport Management Service, O.S.T.M.S, Alhaji Mukaila Popoola cautioned drivers to desist from excessive speeding and overloading passengers at all times to safeguard lives and properties.

Earlier in an opening remark, The State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Henry Benamaisia assured that the FRSC would improve on enforcement of Road Traffic regulations, prompt rescue service, adequate personnel and logistic deployment as well as intensify Public Enlightenment in Churches, Mosques, Motor parks, Schools, and other Public places.

While appreciating the State Government for its usual support, Corps Commander Benamaisia, urged road users to be calm, patient , considerate, obey traffic rules, plan their journey well and apply defensive driving techniques, DDT.

Highlights of the event included drama presentation and ember month flag off by the representative of the governor, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Ephraim Oyedele.

Those, who witness the occasion, were traditional rulers, leaders and members of Osun Transport Management Service, Students amongst other distinguished personalities.

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Transportation

Four Die in Lagos-Ibadan Road Mishap

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By Olusegun Folarin

Four persons have been presumed dead while three people sustained injuries in a crash that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan highway, Ogun State.

The crash, which occurred at quarter to one this morning, involved a luxury bus marked, ACA 533 ZP and another vehicle with no registration number on it.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, Mrs Florence Okpe, who confirmed the crash in a statement, said a total of 21 persons involved in the crash, comprising 13 male adults and eight female adults.

Mrs Okpe said three of the 21 persons sustained injuries while four male adults died in the road crash.

She disclosed that the injured victims were taken to private hospitals for medical attention, while the corpses were deposited at a private morgue.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Anthony Uga, had described the incident as avoidable if necessary caution had been put in place and simple rules obeyed.

Mr Uga advised motorists to apply common sense speed limit, especially at night when visibility is poor.

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Transportation

FRSC Boss Charges Personnel on Best Practices

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By Mojisola Oladele

To accomplish 5% reduction in road traffic incidences, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, personnel, Special Marshals and other stakeholders have to adopt best practices of Road Safety Management and Administration.

FRSC Corps Marshal, Aliyu Biu made the call during this year’s Sectoral Special Marshals workshop held in Osogbo with the theme: Volunteerism in Road Safety Management: Limits and Possibilities.

Marshal Biu, who was represented by Corps Commander, Shoba Akande described Special Marshals as the volunteer arm of the Commission comprising men and women of proven integrity with legitimate and veritable source of livelihood, with the interest to serve humanitywithout remuneration attached.

The FRSC Boss commended the Commanding Officers, Personnel, Special Marshals for their Proactive initiatives towards organizing the workshop and urged them to further exhibit the highest level of discipline required in eradicating Road Crashes across the Nation.

He called on Special Marshals to sustain its collaboration with Regular Marshals to attain the task of decreasing roads crashes to minimal level.

Declaring the event open on behalf of the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Ephraim Oyedele, who said the role of Special Marshals, FRSC officers and other stakeholders in reducing road crashes each year could not be over emphasized, stressed the need for Nigerians to desist from inactions which could lead to accidents.

Earlier in his remark, the Zonal Coordinator, RS 11(Eleven) Special Marshals, Akogun Muyiwa Oyediji said the event aimed to remind the volunteers on the need to sensitize drivers to obtain valid documents especially Driver’s Licence saying it is a criminal act to drive on roads without Drivers License.

Akogun Oyediji expressed the hope that at the end of the workshop, the knowledge and skills gained would make significant impact on Special Marshals activities in order to achieve the collective efforts of safer roads, reduced accidents and protect the lives of Nigerians.

Responding on behalf of other sister agencies, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Longe represented by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in the state, Tajudeen Akande, urged the Special Marshals to remain dedicated to their duties.

The workshop was attended by over seven hundred Marshals across the state.

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Governance

FG Mulls Harmonization of Identity Cards

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Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says talks will soon begin among all relevant stakeholders in the national identity system to work out modalities on how to harmonise all the various identity systems for seamless and efficient service delivery in the country.

He said the discussion would involve all the relevant stakeholders concerned, ranging from the INEC, Banks, FRSC, NPC, Immigration, NCC etc. with the NIMC as a statutory body empowered by law to achieve the target in no distant future.

The Minister disclosed this on Saturday and at the 5th Identity Day commemoration held at ICC, Abuja with the theme: Identity As  Catalyst for Nigeria’s Development ” – Examining the Role of Identity in Key  Government Programs of Social Safety Net, Financial Inclusion, promotion of Good Governance and Transparency.

He said the harmonization and management of national identity was what the country needed now as a major means of mitigating and controlling crime as well as for national development.

The event was the first one under the current administration of  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and since the movement of the NIMC to the Ministry of Interior.

Ojo, who described the theme as a catalyst to Nigeria’s development underscored the importance of ID management on nation building,  saying that identity remains key in the everyday lives, which is why it is commemorated this Day every year.

Looking at the progress made so far in ensuring digital identity inclusion for everyone, the minister said future solutions can be put in place to ensure better lives for the citizens and legal residents of Nigeria.

”We live in the modern digital age where a secure and verifiable identity is vital for any set system to work.

“You can’t access bank services and get ATM cards without proving your identity. You can’t even engage with others on online social media platforms without first verifying your identity. So, identity is key in our everyday lives, which is why we commemorate this Day today.

“I have stated that the harmonization and management of national identity is a major means of mitigating and controlling crime as well as for national development.”

“With a database of over 100 million National Identification Numbers in the National Identity Database, NIDB, NIMC provided essential access to attaining this goal along with other major stakeholders. 

As a member of the Ministry of Interior family, he said that the joining of NIMC with other sister agencies will not only improve access by the general public to services like passport acquisition  renewal but also the likes of efficient border security technology, effective handling of insecurity around the country, protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, reformation and reintegration of rehabilitated offenders in the society as well as improved emergency and fire response times.

He urged all stakeholders to join hands in ensuring the successful implementation of positive policies regarding national identity as it affects government social safety net and financial inclusion programmes.

The ID Day is all about setting a day out nationally and internationally in commemoration  and appreciation of the real value of ownership of verifiable identity in the everyday lives.

In her address, Acting Director General/CEO of NIMC,  Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote said harmonization of all the various identity systems remain a top  priority in her agenda as CEO of NIMC. 

She said the decision by President Tinubu  to appoint her as the Acting Director General/CEO of NIMC, “is a profound testament to the President’s unwavering faith in the Commission’s recent achievements and his optimistic outlook on our future endeavors”.

 “We embark on a journey that resonates deeply with our national aspirations. World Identity Day holds exceptional importance as it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the pivotal role that identity plays in our lives and its profound impact on society. 

“It is a day to recognize the transformative power of identity in shaping our destinies, safeguarding our rights, and connecting us as global citizens.

” Identity is more than a mere card or a number; it symbolizes our existence, our entitlements, and our place within society. It unlocks access to essential services, social benefits, and pathways to personal and economic growth. It stands as a testament to our individuality while serving as a bridge to our shared humanity.”

“At the National Identity Management Commission, our vision remains unwavering: to provide every citizen and legal resident with a digital primary identity, making it a universal reference point.

“We firmly believe that access to a reliable identity is not a privilege but a fundamental right. It serves as the cornerstone upon which we can build a more inclusive, secure, and prosperous society.

Odusote, who acknowledges the challenges that lie ahead, said she would ensure universal access to a trusted identity, regardless of background or circumstances, demands innovation, unwavering dedication, and global collaboration.

 Continuing, NIMC DG said in the face of emerging technologies and evolving threats, NIMC would remain vigilant in safeguarding the integrity and security of identity systems. While embracing digital transformation, we must prioritize the principles of privacy and data protection.

Vanguard/Simeon Ugbodovon

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Human Angle

Truck kills Siblings, Motorcyclist

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By Amos Ogunrinde

Two Students of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, FUOYE and one commercial motorcyclist were feared dead  along Ilupeju Itapa Ekiti road in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

One of the lecturers who pleaded anonymity confirmed the incident to Radio Nigeria in Ado Ekiti.

According to the Lecturer, the victims were on a commercial motorcycle coming from Itapa Ekiti before they were crushed to death by the truck and died on the spot.

Two of the victims were said to be siblings.

The driver ran away with the truck, sensing that angry students may kill him and as well set his truck ablaze 

Some of the sympathisers at the scene urged motorists to always exercise  patience while driving for their safety and those of other road users.

The victims have since been evacuated from the scene by officers of the FRSC.

Meanwhile, The FRSC sector Commander in Ekiti state, Mr Olusola Joseph could not be reached to get the details of the incident.

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Transportation

Two Feared Dead in Car Crash

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By Olusegun Folarin

Two people have been feared dead while one person sustained serious injury in fatal crash that occured on Abeokuta-Lagos road around otta toll-gate

The accident which occurred at about eleven minutes past five this morning involved a Volvo Trailer marked T-14223LA, a Volkswagen with registration number KRD132XX and two motorcycles marked LAR178VL and PKA873VS.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun sector command, Mrs Florence Okpe confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta.

According to Mrs Okpe, the suspected cause of the fatal crash was wrongful overtaking and excessive speed on the part of the truck driver which led to collision on other vehicles.

She said the presumed dead victims had been deposited at Ifo General Hospital Morgue.

Mrs Okpe said the sector commander, Mr Anthony Uga cautioned  motorists to always drive defensively by  considering other vehicles on the road. 

He also emphasized that drivers should always maintain the required speed limit while driving. 

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Transportation

6 Dead, 11 Injured in Multiple Road Crash

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Mojisola Oladele
The Osun State sector command of the Federal road safety corps says six persons lost their lives while Eleven were injured in a multiple road accident that occurred at Imesi- Ile Hill in Imesi-ile Town.

According to the State Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Henry Benemaisia in a statement by the Route Commander, Agnes Ogungbemi the fatal accident occurred yesterday , two vehicles had a head-on collision on Saturday at about 9: 44 p.m. due to the brake failure of one of them, resulting in the death of six persons.

He said that an articulated vehicle ( Red Daf ) without a number plate, collided with another blue commercial truck on Imesi -Ile hill with casualties due to speeding.

The Sector Commander noted that one of the dead victim was trapped under the truck and the FRSC team employed the extricating machine in order to remove the trapped body , however, the five other dead victims were taken to Uniosun Teaching Hospital Osogbo by the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, IMESI – ILE.

Corps commander, Benemaisia urged road users to drive carefully to prevent any form of accident which could lead to loss of lives and property.

Environment

Rescue Efforts Ongoing as Many Remain Trapped in Collapse Building

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Thirty-seven persons were rescued, two others were injured and many feared trapped when a building collapsed at Lagos Street in the Garki Village area of Abuja.  

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spokesperson, Nkechi Isa confirmed the incident early Thursday

“Rescue efforts are ongoing as the search for more victims intensifies at the scene of the building collapse at Lagos Street, Garki Village opposite the Garki police station in the FCT,” she said.

“A combined team of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Road Safety Corps,(FRSC), FCT Police Command, and the VIO are on the ground to carry out the rescue efforts.

“The two-storey building which serves both residential and commercial purposes collapsed on Wednesday night. 37 persons were rescued alive, while 2 others were fatally injured.”

According to her, the agency’s Search and Rescue team is awaiting excavators to intensify the search and ensure no victim is left in the rubble.

Channels / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Transportation

Commuters trapped as Tanker Explodes in Kogi

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A fuel-laden tanker has exploded following a crash along the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway area of Kogi State.

It was gathered that the truck driver was conveying the fuel to a destination in the state when he lost control and rammed into other vehicles.

According to report, the explosion occurred due to the impact of the collision, and the fire that emanated from the explosion razed the tanker, some vehicles alongside some people trapped in it.

As of the time of filing this report, the total number of people trapped in the vehicles could not be ascertained.

However, emergency responders including officials of the Federal Roads Safety Corps had stormed the scene to salvage the situation and commence rescue operations.

Confirming the development, the state Sector Commander, FRSC, Stephen Dawlung, said the crash had caused a backlog of traffic along the expressway.

He also noted that many victims were trapped in the crash.

Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi

Transportation

FRSC to Prosecute Trucks Conveying Passengers

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has said it will start impounding haulage trucks conveying passengers.

The Sector Commander in Kaduna State, Mr Zubairu Mato, said this on Thursday in Kaduna at a stakeholders engagement on rising fatalities involving haulage trucks carrying passengers.

The theme of the event was “Reducing Road Traffic Crashes Through Stakeholders Engagement”.

He emphasised that haulage trucks were meant for the conveyance of goods, as such the Corps would also prosecute truck owners and drivers conveying passengers.

“Any vehicle arrested, the passengers will be dropped to find another means to take them to their destinations and the driver would be sanctioned accordingly.

“The Corps henceforth will prosecute any driver or truck owner whose truck is involved in a road traffic crash that resulted in the death of any passenger,” he added.

He lamented that road traffic crashes involving haulage trucks carrying passengers have been on the rise in recent times.

According to him, these crashes have resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries, causing significant economic losses and social disruptions to families and the nation.

Mato said stakeholders such as government agencies, trucking companies, and passenger transport associations, should work together with the corps to reduce the number of road traffic crashes.

“The nation continues to be outraged by the frequency of road traffic crashes and high fatality rate involving overloaded vehicles with goods and passengers on Nigerian roads,” he said.

The sector commander added in the fatalities passengers got crushed under the weight of goods, animals, and sundry haulage items.

Mato said reducing road traffic crashes involving haulage trucks required collaborative efforts of stakeholders, on improving safety standards, education, and awareness.

“These measures can help prevent crashes, reduce fatalities and injuries, and ensure safety on our nation’s highways.

“By working together, stakeholders can create a safer and more sustainable transport system that benefits everyone,” Mato said.

NAN/Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

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Transportation

Many Burnt to Death as Vehicle Conveying Gas Explodes in Osun

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By Mojisola Oladele

A vehicle containing gas has exploded, leading to fire outbreak along Ode-Omu road, in Ayedaade Local Government of Osun State. 

Radio Nigeria gathered that the incident affected other vehicles and killed some road users.

Confirming the incident, Osun State FRSC Sector Route Commander, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi who said some people were burnt beyond recognition, explained that those injured have been taken to Ise -Oluwa Medical center Odeomu, Osun State for prompt medical attention.

Security

FRSC, NSCDC Deploy Personnel in Ibadan Ahead of Eid

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By Rasheeda Makinde

Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Oyo State Sector has deployed one thousand seven hundred Officers and Special to strategic places in Ibadan and its environs for hitch-free Eid-El Fitri celebrations. 

This is contained in a statement signed in ibadan by FRSC Sector Public Education Officer Chijiokie Inyama.

The statement notes that the logistics also placed included twenty – two Vehicles, two ambulances, a tow truck and motorbikes for safe travel during and after the Eid –El Fitr.

The Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Mr Joshua Adekanye said that adequate personnel and logistics were deployed to enhance the Corps visibility on major critical road corridors to ensure free flow of traffic and reduction in Road Traffic Crashes.

Similarly,  Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps,  NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed 1705 personnel to places of worship, market, recreation centres and highways to beef up security before, during and after the Eid-el Fitr celebration.

NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Dr. Micheal Adaralewa made this known while addressing the personnel of the corps on the mode of operation during the holiday for the Eid-el Fitr celebration at the Command State Headquarters Old Nitel building, Agodi Ibadan.

He charged the tactical Units which include Anti Vandal, Counterterrorism, Agro Ranger and Female special Squad Unit to double their efforts in their quest to provision of adequate Security to the good people of Oyo State and to also ensure the adequate protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructures in the State during the celebration.

While assuring residents and members of the public of adequate protection of lives and property during the celebration, he urged them to be extra vigilant and report any suspicious acts or movement to Oyo NSCDC or sister agencies.

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Transportation

FRSC Begins Prosecution of Traffic Violators Nationwide

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has commenced the process for the prosecution of the drivers involved in both the Liba and Bunza accidents which led to the loss of many lives and victims sustaining varying degrees of injuries.

The corps said it was a decision to protect the rights of passengers and as well to serve as a deterrent to other traffic violators.

The Corps’ spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem said in a statement on Tuesday that the Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, decried the continuous violation of traffic rules and regulations by some drivers, adding that, their recklessness on highways had destroyed properties and loss of lives, and also had ordered a nationwide clampdown on such violators.

According to the statement, “The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has directed the Legal Department of the Corps to set in motion processes for the immediate prosecution of reckless drivers who were involved in the Liba and Bunza fatal crashes to protect the rights of passengers and also serve as a deterrent to others.

He decried the continued and indiscriminate violation of legal speed limits as well as other established traffic regulations by some drivers, which has led to the wanton destruction of lives and properties on the highways.

“In the same manner, he also directed Commanding Officers to begin with immediate effect, aggressive clampdown on violators nationwide.

“The fatal crashes that occurred on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 March 2023 in Liba around Gonan Rogo, and Bunza area all in Kebbi State.

“The Monday 27 March unfortunate lone crash which occurred at exactly 1730HRS, involved a DAF Trailer with registration number SKF 131XA, conveying 61 people plying through the Jega-Yauri route in Kebbi State.

“The crash report reveals that a total of 61 people were involved, out of which 36 victims comprising of 1 Female Adult and 1 female child sustained different injuries including fractures, bruises and head injuries.

“More so, 23 victims comprising 21 male adults, 1 male child and 1 female adult were killed. It occurred as a result of overloading and tyre burst leading to loss of control that resulted in avoidable fatalities.

“The injured victims were rescued at Maiyama General Hospital while the dead bodies have been deposited at the morgue of the same hospital.

“On the other hand, the Sunday 26 March crash which happened at Kwanar Tunga Junction in Kamba Local Government Council of Kebbi State, involved a Toyota Carina saloon car registered as BDG129CZ and a Mercedes Benz Tipper with the following registration details NSR 495 NS.

“The crash involved a total of 14 people comprising of 3 Male adults and 11 female adults. Out of this, 2 male adults sustained injuries while 12 victims, comprising one male adult and 11 female adults were killed. The investigation report also reveals that the crash was primarily caused by Speed violation and wrongful overtaking.

“The victims have been taken to Bunza General Hospital, in Kamba Local Government Council of the State.

Dauda Biu commiserates with the families of the deceased and wishes the injured the quickest recovery while reiterating that the Corps will continually put in its best to ensure that the roads are made safer for all to use.”

PUNCH/Taiwo Akinola

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News

Mother, Children Narrowly Escape Death

By Web News 402

By Ololade Afonja

A woman and her children narrowly escaped death Monday morning in a lone accident along Dugbe-Jericho axis.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the accident occurred at about half past seven o’clock.

A witness, Mr Banjo Thompson explained that a Mercedes car was racing recklessly on the route and in a bid to avoid a collision, the vehicle somersaulted many times and nearly hit other vehicles around.

He said the family was indeed lucky to escape unhurt. 

The accident resulted in gridlock along the route.

As of the time of filing this report, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC officials were on the ground to restore orderliness on the road.

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Security

Osun FRSC Gets New Sector Commander

By Web News 631

By Mojisola Oladele

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Corps Commander Henry Benamaisia as the New Sector Commander of Osun State Command to replace Commander John Paul Okpe. 

The Sector Public Education Officer, Route Commander Agnes Ogungbemi stated this in a statement made available to newsmen. 

The Statement indicates that Commander Henry Benamaisia who hails from Bayelsa State has served in different leadership positions in the Corps with a wealth of experience, equipped with several trainings both locally and internationally.

It adds that Commander Benamaisia is also a Fellow of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, ISPON, who had served in all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. 

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Transportation

3 Die, 7 Injured in Abeokuta/Lagos Expressway Crash

By Web News 1195

Three persons have been presumed dead, 7 people sustained varying degrees of injuries, while one person escaped unhurt in a fatal crash that occurred at Ile-Ise-Paanu through Obada Oko, Ewekoro Local Government, inward Abeokuta, on Abeokuta/Lagos Expressway.

The accident which occurred at half past seven in the morning involved a Toyota Corolla car marked LND618FQ and a Nissan Micra taxi with registration number AKM590YQ.

Witnesses said both vehicles were inbound Abeokuta when the driver of the Blue Corolla Car lost control due to excessive speed and rammed into the Micra taxi from the back, while passengers in the taxi were alighting from it.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Command, Mrs Florence Okpe confirmed the crash in a statement in Abeokuta.

Mrs Okpe said the dead had been deposited at Federal Medical Centre, FMC, morgue, while those injured were taken to General Hospital, Ijaiye.

She said the Sector Commander, Mr Ahmed Umar advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to avoid unnecessary mishaps like the one which occurred.

Olusegun Folarin

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Crime

One Dies, Eight Injured in Road Crash

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One person died and eight others were injured in an accident that occurred at Ukpo Junction, along the Onitsha-Nteje-Awka Expressway.

The road crash involving two vehicles, a commercial Toyota/Hiace bus with Registration number JRV 616 XA and another commercial Toyota/Hiace bus with registration number JJJ 179 XS, occurred late on Wednesday.

The vehicles were carrying 14 persons comprising four male adults and six female adults, including a male child and three female children. Five persons escaped unhurt.

According to an eyewitness, one of the tyres of the bus with registration number JRV 616 XA pulled while in motion and resulting in a collision with the incoming bus.

The Acting Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the accident in a statement on behalf of the Anambra State Sector Commander, Adeoye Irelewuyi.

Onabe said the crash victims were rushed to Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka where the doctor confirmed one person dead on arrival before depositing him to their mortuary.

She added that others were taking treatment after reaching first aid from the nurse detailed at FRSC help area, Nteje.

“The Sector Commander Anambra State, Corps Commander Adeoye Irelewuyi, commiserated with the family of the dead victim, and sent his prayers to the injured persons.

“He warned motorists to desist from excessive speed and wrongful overtaken, especially during this festive period when the road is very busy. Drive to save lives on our roads,” she added.

Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Express Mishap Leaves 3 Dead, Others Injured

By Web News 590

Three persons are presumed dead while 15 people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The accident, which occurred around ten minutes to six this morning, involved a bus marked AYB 88 XP and a truck with no registration number on it.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun state, Mrs Florence Okpe who made this known in a statement in Abeokuta said 18 male adults were involved in the crash.

Mrs Okpe attributed the suspected cause of the crash to excessive speed from the bus driver, who made an attempt to overtake the truck, but lost control and hit the truck at the rear.

She said the injured victims were taken to a private hospital for medical attention while the corpses were deposited at a private hospital morgue at Sagamu.

Olusegun Folarin

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