By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on transport owners to prioritise periodic fleet renewal and proper vehicle maintenance following a tragic lone crash that claimed twelve (12) lives at Samawa Village, Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State, along the Zaria–Kano Highway, in the early hours of Friday.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident was caused by a mechanical fault the trailer’s cab hook broke, causing the cab to detach from the trailer body and resulting in loss of control.
As a result, out of 19 people involved in the crash. 12 were killed, 5 injured and 2 rescued unhurt. The deceased have been deposited at Nasarawa Hospital Mortuary, while the injured are receiving treatment at Kura General Hospital.
While commiserating with the families of the deceased, the Corps Marshal emphasized that the recurring loss of lives from preventable crashes underscores the urgent need for haulage companies to adopt modern fleet renewal practices and adhere to safety regulations.
