FRSC confirms seven deaths in road accident in Kaduna

The sector commander, Kabir Nadaboconfirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna.

Nadabo said: “The road accident occurred around 10am on Saturday morning at Hayin Gada, along Saminaka-Kaduna road.”

He explained that a combined team of FRSC, Pambegua Unit Command and some local vigilance groups rushed to the scene of the accident at 10.05am and tragically found all seven passengers dead.

He said a J5 Peugeot with registration number TRN 861XL 08 AA with five people on board crashed into an unregistered Bajaj Boxer, killing the driver and a passenger all.

“The initial investigation into the accident revealed that it was caused by unlawful overtaking and speeding.

Further investigation revealed that the driver of the J5, named Abdul Shakur Adam, lost control of his vehicle and rammed the Bajaj.

” This caused the instant death of all seven passengers including the Bajaj driver and passenger.

“The bodies were taken to Pambegua General Hospital where they were confirmed dead.

“The Kaduna State Command of FRSC is saddened by this monumental loss and wishes to extend its condolences to the families of the deceased” he said.

Nadabo said the Pambegua-Saminaka route was one of the safest routes in Kaduna State where very few accidents occurred.

According to him, this is due to the ongoing reconstruction of the road from Kaduna.

”By the way, only two fatal accidents were registered in the 3rd quarter of this year.

“FRSC will continue to efficiently conduct its patrol and rescue operations in that area,” he declared.

Nadabo reiterated that the force would continue to frown on night driving, excessive speed, overloading and especially the lack of use of seat belts.

As we enter the cinder season, I urge drivers to observe general road ethics to travel safely over the Christmas period and beyond.

“FRSC is committed to ensuring that the roads are safe for all commuters.

“As always, the Corps expresses its sincere gratitude to the Kaduna State Government for its continued support to FRSC activities,” Nadabo said.

The Commander commended the media for their continued support in spreading the word of security to all Nigerians.