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FRSC Corps Marshal directs immediate re-inspection, recertification of Dangote fleets nationwide
Joel Ajayi
Following a fatal road traffic crash involving a Dangote truck on Wednesday on the Nyanya-Maraba highway, which claimed five lives and injured 14 others, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed has directed the immediate re-inspection and recertification of Dangote fleet nationwide.
Mohammed gave the order in a statement by the Acting Corps Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Thursday in Abuja.
He added that the crash, which occurred at 08:40pm , involved 10 vehicles, including a Dangote truck was caused by break failure and speeding.
“From the analysis concerning the cause of the crash, the Dangote trailer which was conveying full load of cement, had a break failure.
“The driver lost control of the wheels while on a speed that was already against the prescribed legal speed limit on that road, before crashing into the vehicles,”he said.
The Corps Marshal also ordered the Road Transport Safety Standardisation Office (RTSSO) of the Corps to ensure maximum compliance with safety standards.
He however, directed the immediate clearance of obstructions caused by the crash and prosecution of the truck operator.
Three of the injured victims were rescued to Nyanya General Hospital, three to Asokoro General Hospital, and nine to the National Hospital, Abuja. The dead victims were deposited in Karu General Hospital Morgue after being confirmed dead by doctors.
The 10 vehicles involved were an ash colour Toyota Corolla RSH-633-FB, a red Volkswagen Golf without registration number, a black Volkswagen Golf 3 AF160-KAC, another red Volkswagen Golf 3 SML-199AA.
Others are: and a silver colour 406 Peugeot YAB-307AF, a green Volkswagen Golf ABC-846ZW, and 3 Bajaj Boxer unregistered motorcycles.
The corps said 19 victims (15 male adults and four female adults) were involved.
From the number, the corps said 14 male adults sustained various degrees of injuries including cuts, fracture, bruises etc.
The corps also said 5 victims, comprising of four males and one female were killed.
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Hon. Jabiru Abdullahi Encourages Nigerians to Embrace Eid Values of Sacrifice and Unity
By Joel Ajayi
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has extended warm Sallah greetings to Muslims across the country as they celebrate Sallah
In a statement issued on Thursday by Ogwa Vivian Onyedibia, Senior Assistant on Media to the AUDA-NEPAD CEO, Hon. Abdullahi urged Nigerians to embrace the core values of sacrifice, unity, and compassion that define the season.
He emphasized that these principles are essential not only to the spiritual significance of the celebration but also to national development and peaceful coexistence.
“Eid is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and togetherness. As we celebrate, let us renew our commitment to building a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria,” he said.
Hon. Abdullahi expressed hope that the celebration would inspire a collective spirit among Nigerians and strengthen the bonds of love, empathy, and patriotism across communities.
He wished all Muslim faithful a joyous and fulfilling celebration, praying for continued peace and blessings upon the nation.
Barka da Sallah!
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