FRSC official at the scene of an accident
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the deaths of 10 passengers, with 11 others injured, following a late-night road crash along the Obajana–Lokoja highway in Kogi State.
According to the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, the tragic accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday at the Apamaru axis of the route.
His statement, released in Abuja on Saturday, was conveyed through the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide.
The crash involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number KTG 100YL, reportedly carrying 21 male passengers.
Preliminary findings indicate that the accident was caused by speeding and reckless overtaking. The driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle, leading to the fatal crash.
> “Ten lives were lost on the spot, while eleven others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” Mohammed stated.
The injured passengers were immediately taken to Fisayo Hospital in Obajana for treatment, while the remains of the deceased have been released to their families.
Deeply saddened by the incident, Mohammed warned motorists against dangerous driving habits, particularly during nighttime.
> “Night travel, excessive speeding, and wrongful overtaking remain top causes of deadly crashes on our roads,” he emphasized.
He also called on passengers to speak up or report drivers who display reckless behavior behind the wheel.
> “Silence in the face of recklessness is complicity in tragedy,” he warned.
Mohammed reminded all road users that road safety is a shared responsibility, urging commuters to make use of the FRSC toll-free line 122 to report any form of dangerous driving.
He further noted that patrol teams and security operatives are present on major highways and can be alerted in real-time by concerned passengers.
Reaffirming FRSC’s resolve, Mohammed said the corps will continue strict enforcement against overloading, while ramping up public awareness campaigns to discourage night journeys, especially along high-risk corridors like the Lokoja–Obajana route.
