No fewer than 12 people died on Monday in an auto crash on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway while six others were injured.
The Kaduna State Government, in a statement, expressed concerns on the bloody crash.
The accident occurred when the driver of a Toyota Hiace bus carrying 18 passengers lost control as a result of a burst tyre.
Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said: “On a sad note, security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that 12 persons have died and six others injured following a road traffic crash which occurred on Monday afternoon in Nasarawa Doka, along the Kaduna-Abuja Road in Kachia Local Government Area.”
He said: “The crash involved a lone Toyota Hiace bus conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Abuja. The cause of the crash has been identified as a brake failure following a tyre explosion. Twelve passengers died on the spot.
The six injured passengers were rushed to hospital.”
According to him, “Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at the report, and sent condolences to families of the victims, as he offered prayers for the repose of their souls. He wished the injured persons a quick recovery.
“The governor implored citizens to continue to drive safely, pay attention to the condition of their vehicles and observe traffic rules as they ply major highways.”
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has welcomed over…
An Area Court sitting at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, has dissolved the Islamic marriage between…
Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has announced the cancellation of her planned charity events, citing concerns…
The Federal Government will conduct a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10…
China and Nigeria have renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement, as China’s central bank announced…
Renowned politician, businessman, and philanthropist Mayor Lucky Igbokwe was celebrated with a hero’s welcome at…