One dead, 8 injured in Abia crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia State Sector Command, has confirmed the death of one person in a lone crash on the Umuahia-Bende Road in the state.

The Sector Commander, Ngozi Ezeoma, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Ezeoma said the crash occurred at the Ahiaeke axis of the road on Sunday, leaving eight others with varying degrees of injury.

Ezeoma said the crash involved a vehicle belonging to the Abia Joint Taskforce, known as Operation Crush, carrying personnel of the taskforce.

She stated: “The fatal crash happened on Sunday night at Ahiaeke junction along the Umuahia-Bende Road. The vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ditch due to brake failure.

“Before FRSC arrived at the scene, the police had already moved the victims to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, for treatment.

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“The eight officers rescued are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, while the deceased has been taken to the morgue.”

The Sector Commander expressed sadness over the loss of a personnel in the accident.

Ezeoma stated that preliminary reports revealed that a brake failure caused the crash.

She urged motorists to exercise caution, emphasising the importance of avoiding  speeding and drunk driving.

The FRSC official also advised vehicle owners to check and maintain their brakes regularly before travelling to prevent avoidable accidents.

The Star