Latest
19 killed, 38 injured in Katsina road accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ) has confirmed that no fewer than 19 persons died and 38 persons injured in a ghastly road accident on Daudawa-Funtua road in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Godwin Ngeuku, made the confirmation to newsmen on Friday in Katsina.
He said that incident happened on Friday morning at Daudawa, few kilometres to Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State involving a Mitsubishi canter vehicle.
The sector commander said that the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle while speeding, thereby skidded up the road, somersaulted and killed some passengers instantly.
He said that the vehicle, with registration number DKA 654 ZP, was on its way to Sokoto axis with about 57 passengers when the incident occurred.
The sector commander said that FRSC rescue team immediately rushed to the scene of the accident and took the injured persons to Funtua General Hospital for medical attention and evacuated the corpses.
Ngueku urged drivers to desist from overloading, speeding and continue to abide by the traffic rules and regulations as part of measures to avert crashes on the highways.
The Chairman of Funtua Local Government Area, Malam Lawal Sani, who expressed sadness.
Continue Reading
-
Featured6 days agoBREAKING NEWS: Shouts of joy rock the world as Pastor Chris opens final Healing Streams edition for 2026
-
Football7 days agoMan United shortlist Emery, Nagelsmann as potential replacements for Carrick
-
Business6 days agoHoodlums raid JED Benue office, abduct 10 staff over power dispute
-
Football7 days agoAston Villa ready to freeze out Garnacho to avoid £43m Chelsea transfer
-
Business7 days agoEV adoption: Roxettes seeks cheaper financing, local manufacturing incentives
-
Latest6 days agoAkpabio tasks Tompolo-backed movement with spreading Tinubu’s renewed hope message
-
Business5 days agoHow Ethiopian Airlines is challenging Africa’s aviation narrative through self-reliance
-
Latest7 days ago2027: Adeyanju predicts Tinubu will defeat Atiku, win 25% votes in every state