Seven people have been reported deceased in a deadly car accident on the Keffi–Abuja Highway at Angwan Jarmi on Wednesday.
Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said he was very sad about what happened and said the deaths were unpleasant and unacceptable.
He sent his condolences to the victims’ families and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.
The Corps’ first reports say that the incident included only one car that was said to have been going too fast.
It was stated that the car lost control, crossed into the other lane, and crashed, killing several people.
As soon as emergency calls came in, FRSC rescue crews were sent to the spot.
However, when they got there, they said the mood was tense because some members of the public, notably commercial motorcycle drivers, were angry about what had happened.
The situation got worse and worse until a mob attacked the FRSC Keffi Unit Command. Security reinforcements were able to restore order.
The Corps Marshal then ordered a full and open investigation into what happened before the tragedy.
He noted that the investigation would also look into claims that patrol-related issues may have played a role, even if the first results point to speeding and loss of control as the most likely causes.
Mohammed said that the Corps will not rush to assign blame or overlook public concerns. He stressed that any personnel found to have broken operating standards would be punished according to FRSC rules.
He praised the quick action of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force, which helped bring peace back to the area and stop the breakdown of law and order.
The FRSC asked people to stay calm and let the legal system do its job. They also warned that attacks on rescue and law enforcement officers make it harder for everyone to work together to keep people safe on the highways.
Seven people have been reported deceased in a deadly car accident on the Keffi–Abuja Highway at Angwan Jarmi on Wednesday.
Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said he was very sad about what happened and said the deaths were unpleasant and unacceptable.
He sent his condolences to the victims’ families and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.
The Corps’ first reports say that the incident included only one car that was said to have been going too fast.
It was stated that the car lost control, crossed into the other lane, and crashed, killing several people.
As soon as emergency calls came in, FRSC rescue crews were sent to the spot.
However, when they got there, they said the mood was tense because some members of the public, notably commercial motorcycle drivers, were angry about what had happened.
The situation got worse and worse until a mob attacked the FRSC Keffi Unit Command. Security reinforcements were able to restore order.
The Corps Marshal then ordered a full and open investigation into what happened before the tragedy.
He noted that the investigation would also look into claims that patrol-related issues may have played a role, even if the first results point to speeding and loss of control as the most likely causes.
Mohammed said that the Corps will not rush to assign blame or overlook public concerns. He stressed that any personnel found to have broken operating standards would be punished according to FRSC rules.
He praised the quick action of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force, which helped bring peace back to the area and stop the breakdown of law and order.
The FRSC asked people to stay calm and let the legal system do its job. They also warned that attacks on rescue and law enforcement officers make it harder for everyone to work together to keep people safe on the highways.
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