Ten Dead, Eleven Injured in Kogi Highway Crash — FRSC
By Queen Madaki
A fatal accident along the Obajana–Lokoja highway in Kogi State has claimed ten lives and left eleven others critically injured, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The tragic crash occurred late Friday night, October 10, 2025, at about 11:30 p.m. near Apamaru Junction, Obajana. The Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, urging passengers to stay alert and report reckless driving to prevent further tragedies.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number KTG 100YL and carrying 21 male passengers was involved in the crash. The driver, according to FRSC reports, lost control while attempting a dangerous overtaking maneuver at high speed.
Ten passengers died instantly, while eleven others sustained severe injuries, including fractures and deep cuts. The injured victims were immediately taken to Fisayo Hospital in Obajana for medical treatment, while the deceased were handed over to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites at Sarikin Hausawa, Obajana.
“Passengers must take responsibility by reporting reckless drivers through the FRSC toll-free number 122 or the nearest patrol team,” Corps Marshal Mohammed said. “Road safety is a shared duty — everyone must play their part to prevent needless deaths.”
Mohammed expressed sadness over the recurring loss of lives on Nigerian highways, attributing most crashes to night travel, speeding, and reckless overtaking. He assured that the Corps would intensify public education campaigns and enforcement operations targeting late-night travel and overloaded vehicles.
Assistant Corps Marshal and Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, emphasized that the FRSC remains committed to reducing accidents and saving lives nationwide through constant monitoring, awareness, and community partnership.
The Bureau News gathered that the crash site has since been cleared, and normal traffic movement has resumed along the Obajana–Lokoja corridor.
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