The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu has called on fleet and other commercial vehicle Operators as well as private vehicle owners to avoid driving against stipulated speed limit on all roads. This is to eradicate all incidences of mishap resulting from speed violation on our roads.

The caution came following a fatal crash that occurred at line three, Obajan Cement Factory, on the Obajana-Lokoja expressway in Kogi state on 3 September 2023 at 2230hrs.

The dual crash involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number MKA 51ZD and a Sono truck.

A total Number of 18 people were involved, all male adult. Out of this number,06 people got injured while 12 people were killed.

The main cause of the crash have been identified to be speed violation which resulted to the loss of control.

CREDITS: BISI KAZEEM, CPEO, FRSC