Tragedy struck along the Zaria-Kano Expressway on Sunday morning as a devastating head-on collision claimed the lives of 21 passengers. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the fatal crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. at Kasuwar Dogo, Dakatsale.
According to a statement signed by FRSC Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the collision involved a commercial Toyota Hiace bus and a heavy-duty DAF truck. The cause of the accident has been traced to a “route violation” by the commercial bus driver.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the crash was caused by a route violation on the part of the bus driver, who drove against traffic, resulting in a head-on collision,” the statement noted.
The horrifying crash involved 24 passengers. Sadly, 21 were confirmed dead on the spot, including 19 male adults and two female adults. The remaining three were rescued but sustained serious injuries.
As of press time, the corps confirmed that the bodies of the deceased were deposited at Nasarawa Hospital in Kano. FRSC personnel, alongside emergency responders, cleared the wreckage and restored normal traffic flow.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased and reassured the public that a full investigation was underway to uncover all the details of the crash.
He also issued a strong warning to commercial and truck drivers, stressing that violations such as driving against traffic, speeding, and reckless overtaking would no longer be tolerated.
“Motorists must understand that traffic laws exist to protect everyone on the road. We will intensify our enforcement and public education campaigns,” the FRSC boss added.
The public has been urged to report dangerous driving through the FRSC Mobile App, the toll-free number 122, or by contacting any nearby FRSC patrol unit.
This tragic incident adds to Nigeria’s growing list of fatal road accidents, often linked to reckless driving behaviors. The FRSC reiterated its commitment to reducing preventable road deaths through stricter enforcement and awareness.
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