The Kaduna State Sector Commander of the Federal Highway Security Corps, FRSC, Kabir Nadabo, says no fewer than 12 individuals died and 28 sustained accidents in a highway crash alongside Zaria-Kano expressway.
Nadabo instructed the Information Company of Nigeria in Kaduna that the deadly highway site visitors crash occurred at Tashar Yari village at 7:36 am on Monday.
“The trailer, with a registration quantity KTG 454 ZZ, was travelling to Kano when the unlucky incident occurred,” Nadabo mentioned.
He mentioned the reason for the crash was wrongful overtaking, rushing and overloading, which sadly resulted within the excessive variety of fatalities.
Nadabo mentioned the Chairman of Makarfi Native Authorities and the Unit Commander, Tashar Yari, have been on floor to evaluate the incident.
He mentioned investigation of the incident has revealed that 40 folks have been concerned within the crash, 28 bought injured and 12 have been deceased.
“The injured have been conveyed to the Makarfi Basic Hospital for additional remedy.
“The proprietor of the automobile, who’s in Azare, Bauchi State has been knowledgeable and directed to report back to the Kaduna Sector Command, whereas the motive force of the trailer was reportedly among the many deceased,” he mentioned.
Nadabo mentioned the accident was avoidable, including, ”therefore our resolve to proceed to achieve out to the stakeholders, notably transport unions.
”That is to evangelise and sensitize their drivers on the hazards of rushing, overloading, harmful driving and the usage of cellphones whereas driving, amongst others.
“The Corps in Kaduna will attempt to proceed to work laborious and liaise with transport Stakeholders and the media in preaching the phrase of security.”
Nadabo appealed to motorists to imbibe the tradition of secure driving notably on the highways.
