By; ADAMA JOHN, Lokoja
Six passengers have lost their lives, while 25 others were seriously injured in a motor accident which occured on Saturday in Okene, Kogi State.
Information from competent sources said that the lone traffic crash involved an IVECO articulated trailer conveying cows and persons as cargo.
Sources said that the accident occured on Saturday along Okene – Ogori road, some few kilometres from Ogori Magongo in Kogi State.
According to the source, 45 people were involved, saying that while six persons lost their lives, the remaining 25 sustained various degrees of injuries as they received medical attention.
The cause of the crash was attributed to uncontrollable over speeding, which resulted in the loss of control at a sharp bend.
The State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corp(FRSC), Sector Commander, Steve Dawulong while confirming the accident, said that a joint team of his officers and the Police took victims to Ageva General Hospital Okene, Ajunko Clinic and Maternity Ibilo and Ogbagidi General Hospital Okene, while a military team was on hand for security cover.
He said Kogi Sector Command will continue to carry out enforcements and enlightenment programs against over speeding, overloading and mixed loading (of goods and passengers especially in trucks and other vehicles meant to convey goods only) in pursuit of aversion of such incidences.
“Drivers are hereby called upon to always exhibit a high level of discipline towards adherence to road traffic regulations,” he said.
