The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 12 persons and injuries to two others in an auto crash that occurred on Friday night along the Ejule–Enugu highway in Kogi State.
The FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, Tenimu Etuku, described the incident as “fatal and very unfortunate,” noting that one child was among those who died.
He said the crash occurred at about 11:30 p.m. at Iboko community in Idah Local Government Area and involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus and a parked, faulty vehicle.
According to Etuku, the bus, operated by Romchi Mass Transit, was travelling from Abuja to the eastern part of the country when it rammed into the truck due to overspeeding.
Etuku said FRSC personnel rescued the injured victims and rushed them to Mercy of Jesus Hospital, Ejule, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the morgue.
He warned motorists to avoid speeding and reckless driving, especially during the festive period.
“At this yuletide, motorists must be careful and adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations to avoid such accidents and the waste of precious lives,” he said.
