FRSC Confirms 10 Dead, 20 Injured in Niger Tanker Crash, Warns Against Traffic Violations
No fewer than 10 persons have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured in a road crash that occurred on Monday along the Tafa–Gujeni route in Niger State.
The incident, which happened around 8:20 a.m. at Malam Tanko within the Tafa axis, involved a DAF tanker carrying 33 male occupants, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Preliminary findings by the FRSC indicate that the crash was caused by excessive speeding, which led to loss of control. The Corps also disclosed that the vehicle was engaged in illegal mixed loading—transporting both goods and passengers—contrary to safety regulations.
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FRSC operatives reportedly responded swiftly, rescuing 23 victims from the scene. The injured were taken to Umar Musa General Hospital in Sabon Wuse for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
Reacting to the incident, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the crash as avoidable and condemned the persistent violation of traffic rules by some road users.
He stressed that no journey should cost human lives and warned against speeding and the use of inappropriate vehicles for passenger transport. Mohammed added that the Corps would intensify enforcement and public awareness campaigns to address such infractions nationwide.
The FRSC extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery, while urging motorists and transport operators to adhere strictly to road safety regulations.
By PRNigeria
