One person has been confirmed dead in a fatal crash along the Lokoja-Obajana-Kabba road in Kogi State.
The Kogi Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed that the accident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Friday.
He said that aside from the life lost, five others were injured in the lone crash.
Tsukwam explained that the crash resulted from excessive speeding by the driver, who lost control and somersaulted along the road.
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“As God would have it, four passengers escaped unhurt, but one died and five others sustained injuries.
“Our rescue team, in collaboration with officers of the Nigeria Police, rushed the injured to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, for immediate treatment,” he said.
He added that the corpse had been handed over to relatives for burial, while the vehicle remained in police custody in Obajana.
Tsukwam cautioned motorists against speeding and wrongful overtaking, urging them to stay alive and useful to society.
He also advised drivers to obey traffic rules to help reduce road crashes and carnage nationwide.
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