19 Dead in Separate Trailer Crashes in Gombe and Plateau States At least 19 people have died in separate road accidents in Gombe and Plateau states within 24 hours. In Gombe, nine people were killed when a trailer lost control and collided with a Sharon bus along Kaltungo-Cham road. In Plateau, 10 passengers died in a multi-vehicle crash involving two trailers and two mini buses on Jos-Bauchi Road. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the accidents to excessive speed and reckless driving, urging motorists to exercise caution, especially during the festive period. Injured victims were taken to nearby hospitals, and investigations are ongoing. #NigeriaNews #RoadAccidents #GombeState #PlateauState #TrailerCrash #RoadSafety #FRSC #JosBauchiRoad

Tanker Crashes Into Senate President Akpabio’s Convoy in Ibadan, Kills Police Dispatch Rider Weeks to Retirement A tragic road accident in Ibadan, Oyo State, has claimed the life of a police dispatch rider attached to Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s convoy after a petrol tanker rammed into the procession on Sunday. The Senate President disclosed the incident during plenary on Tuesday, confirming that the deceased officer, DSP Ibrahim Hussaini, died instantly after being run over while escorting the convoy from the Ibadan airport following an official engagement. Akpabio revealed that the officer, a native of Kogi State, was buried shortly before the Senate session and left behind two wives and four children. Hussaini, who had served in the Senate President’s convoy since 2023, was reportedly due for retirement in 2026. The incident sparked solemn reactions in the Senate, with lawmakers observing a minute of silence in his honour. In response to the tragedy, Akpabio appealed to ministries, departments and agencies to offer automatic employment to the deceased officer’s children, pledging to personally secure their jobs if necessary. The fatal crash has renewed concerns over the safety of security personnel attached to convoys and the growing risks faced by police dispatch riders on Nigerian roads. T #Akpabio #RoadAccident #NigeriaPolice

Tragic Lagos Road Accident: Eight-Month-Old Baby and Mother Killed as Speeding Commercial Bus Loses Control on Ikorodu Road, Leaving Several Injured A devastating road accident on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and her mother, while ten other passengers sustained serious injuries. The crash occurred on Sunday when a red Tata commercial bus, reportedly moving at excessive speed from Palmgroove toward Anthony, lost mechanical and directional control. The vehicle broke through the median barrier and crashed head-on into an oncoming Volkswagen commercial bus. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, describing it as a moment of collective grief for the community. Emergency responders rescued injured victims and rushed them to nearby hospitals, while authorities recovered the bodies of the deceased. Officials have renewed calls for motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and ensure vehicle roadworthiness to prevent further loss of lives on Lagos roads. #LagosRoadAccident, #IkoroduRoadCrash, #Road Safety Nigeria

Multiple Fatalities Feared as Massive Crash Involving 10 Vehicles Hits Enugu’s New Gariki A major accident at New Gariki along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway on Wednesday caused widespread panic after at least 10 vehicles — including four trailers, commercial buses, Sienna vans, and smaller cars — collided, leaving body parts scattered across the scene. The crash, which occurred near the busy Gariki Market, resulted in significant but yet-to-be-confirmed casualties. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as traders and passersby rushed to rescue survivors trapped under crushed vehicles. Soldiers later arrived to control traffic and assist rescue efforts, while emergency responders continued struggling to recover victims due to the extensive damage. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the incident or the official death toll. #Enugu #Gariki #RoadAccident #EnuguPortHarcourtExpressway #NigeriaNews #MultipleCrash #FatalAccident #RoadSafety #BreakingNews

Tragedy in Delta: Speeding SUV Collides with Tricycle, Leaving Five Dead as Driver Flees Scene In a heartbreaking incident in Delta State, Nigeria, a speeding SUV collided with a passenger tricycle, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. The driver of the SUV reportedly fled the scene immediately after the crash, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Eyewitnesses recounted that the SUV was traveling at an excessive speed when it lost control and rammed into the tricycle, commonly known as ‘keke’. The impact was so severe that all occupants of the tricycle died on the spot. The driver of the SUV abandoned the vehicle and escaped before authorities could arrive.   Local residents and passersby rushed to the scene to assist, but unfortunately, there were no survivors among the tricycle passengers. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and measures to curb reckless driving. The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident and is actively searching for the fleeing driver. They have urged anyone with information about the driver’s whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation. This tragic event underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures and responsible driving practices to prevent such avoidable losses of life. #DeltaState #RoadAccident #TricycleCrash #SUVCollision #RecklessDriving