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FRSC confirms 11 dead in Kaduna auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command on Friday, August 9, 2024, reported that 11 people died and four were injured in a crash in Gwargwaje, Zaria Local Government Area.
Kabir Nadabo, the Sector Commander, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Kaduna.
Nadabo said, “A crash involving a truck with registration number BAU 142 XA and a Golf salon with registration number FST 134 FX occurred at Gwargwaje, Zaria in the early hours of Friday, at precisely, 05:50 a.m.
“A team of policemen attached to the Gwargwaje Division conducted the rescue and informed the Unit Commander, RS1.3 Zaria after they had finished.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the golf, carrying 11 people, all males, had engaged on a route violation, with no headlights and collided with an oncoming MAN truck with four people on board. (SIC)
“The fatal crash resulted in the instant death of all the 11 people in the golf while the four people in the truck sustained injuries.”
After the rescue, Nadabo reported that a team from the FRSC Zaria Unit arrived to assist with the situation.
They transported the corpses and the injured individuals to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in Shika.
He remembered that the Sector Commander RS1.1 Kaduna had informed him about the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Bamalli’s request to establish an outpost at Gwargwaje.
The purpose of this outpost was to monitor and control the behavior of motorists in the area.
FRSC Commander visits the Emir
During a September 2023 courtesy visit to the Emir, Nadabo noted that certain motorists had violated designated routes on the busy highway.
He highlighted the importance of adherence to traffic regulations to ensure safety and order on the roads.
The sector commander observed that these route violations were a significant issue affecting traffic safety in the area.
“Gwargwaje has a roadside market with commercial activities.
“However, the long stretch U-turn makes it difficult for commercial riders to go around, hence they resort to route violation.
“I am passionately appealing for the Corps Marshal’s consideration to establish an Outpost at Gwargwaje.
“This will help stop route violation thereby saving lives and properties of motorists and commuters plying the busy highway,” Nadabo said.
About FRSC
Federal Road Safety Corps is the Government Agency with statutory responsibilities for road safety administration in Nigeria.
Founded in 1988, FRSC operates in all Nigerian states as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
It is the leading agency in Nigeria for road safety administration and management.
The statutory functions include:
- Making the highways safe for motorists and other road users as well as checking the roadworthiness of vehicles.
- Recommending works and infrastructures to eliminate or minimize accidents on the highways.
- Educating motorists and members of the public on the importance of road discipline on the highways.
The President appoints a Corps Marshal to head the FRSC, with a four-year tenure that can be renewed once.
Shehu Mohammed currently serves as the Corps Marshal. He is the third career officer to lead the Corps.
Accidents in Kaduna
On Friday, April 19, 2024, a tragic accident at MRS Filling Station on Ahmadu Bello Way in Kaduna.
Additionally, thirteen deaths were recorded and forty individuals sustained injuries from the devastating incident.
The incident occurred around 11 p.m. when a trailer transporting passengers and onions from Kano lost control and collided with an oncoming vehicle.
Kaduna State Sector Commander of the FRSC blamed overspeeding and overloading for the crash.
Mr. Nadabo, who participated in the rescue and clearance efforts, said the accident affected 60 people.
He said they took the injured to Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital in the city.
Mr. Nadabo stated that the trailer driver fled after the accident, but authorities are working to identify him.
Additionally, they are making efforts to determine the identity of the vehicle’s owner involved in the incident.
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