16 die, 4 injured in Kano-Kaduna expressway accident

No fewer than 16 persons have been confirmed dead and four others injured in an accident on the Kano-Kaduna expressway.

Confirming the incident, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State, Kabir Nadabo, disclosed that the accident occurred at Taban Sani Junction, Tashar Yari along the Kano-Kaduna expressway at about 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Nadabo said the accident involved a Toyota bus travelling from Kano State to Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

He stated that the lone accident was caused by over-speeding where the driver lost control of the vehicle and plunged into a ditch.

“The rescue team of RS1.111. of Tashar Yari responded promptly and conducted the rescue,” the FRSC official added.

Nadabo said an investigation into the crash revealed that of the 20 people involved, four were injured, while 16 people lost their lives.

He added: “The injured were conveyed to Makarfi General Hospital for immediate treatment while the deceased were deposited at ABU Teaching Hospital, Shika in Zaria.

“The dead were deposited with the passenger Manifest to help in identifying the dead persons as well as reaching out to their families, respectively.

“The FRSC in Kaduna State will continue to perform its statutory duty of saving lives and property and fundamentally, creating awareness on the dangers of Road safety vices and unethical road culture.

He described Kaduna State as a critical corridor, saying the state command has established instruments of safety that will guide transporters on the importance of safe travels at all times.

Nadabo called on all stakeholders, particularly the transport unions, to reach out and advocate the language of safety to their drivers.

The Star