Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has expressed shock over the road traffic crash of a trailer that led to the death of 25 people.
The road traffic lone accident which occurred on Tuesday at the Takalafia village, on the Yawuri expressway, Magama Local Government Area of Niger State was said to have been caused by a speed violation which resulted in the loss of control.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor described the accident as unfortunate and avoidable.
He decried over the insensitivity of some drivers especially those who violate the established traffic rules and end up causing sorrows to people and their loved ones.
Governor Umaru Bago cautioned drivers particularly of trailers and other haulage vehicles to desist from conveying passengers in their vehicles as it poses serious dangers to the lives of the passengers and other road users.
He said his government will work closely with relevant government authorities both at the local, state and federal levels to ensure that stringent penalties are meted out to traffic rule violators.
While commiserating with the families of those who died in the crash, the Governor prayed to Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljannah Firdausi as well as grant quick recovery to those who were injured.
The trailer was said to be heading to Lagos from Sokoto State conveying 229 people comprising men, women and children.
Out of the 229 people, 25 were dead while others were rescued with varying degrees of injury.
The injured victims are currently receiving medical attention at the Kontagora General Hospital, while the dead victims have been deposited in the mortuary section of the same hospital.
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