Six dead, two hurt in Kogi road accident

Six people died and two others were injured in a road accident on the Kabba, Odo-Ape Road in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Lawal Fagge, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, confirmed this in a phone interview with journalists on Sunday.

Fagge explained that the crash happened on Saturday. It involved a truck and a commercial vehicle.

He said speeding caused the accident. He urged drivers to avoid speeding, unnecessary overtaking, and driving when tired.

Fagge stated, "It is unfortunate that six persons lost their lives as a result of this tragic incident involving a truck and another vehicle along the Kabba, Odo-Ape Road.

"I can confirm that six persons lost their lives, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries. We are appealing to motorists to avoid speeding and desist from driving while fatigued. This is very important in preventing road crashes."

The bodies of those who died have been taken to the morgue at the General Hospital in Kabba.