A road accident involving a truck and a commercial vehicle has claimed six lives and left two people injured in Kogi State.
The crash happened on Saturday along the Kabba–Odo-Ape Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was confirmed on Sunday by the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lawal Fagge, who said excessive speed was responsible for the collision.
Fagge said, “It is unfortunate that six persons lost their lives as a result of this tragic incident involving a truck and another vehicle along the Kabba–Odo-Ape Road. We will continue to advise motorists to avoid speeding and unnecessary overtaking.
“I can confirm that six persons lost their lives, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries. We are appealing to motorists to avoid speeding and desist from driving while fatigued. This is very important in preventing road crashes,” he said.
The FRSC urged drivers to be more cautious while using the road, warning against speeding, risky overtaking and driving when fatigued.
The remains of the six victims have been deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital in Kabba.