By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
No fewer than ten people lost their lives while eleven others were critically injured in a fatal accident that occurred over the weekend along Obajana–Lokoja highway in Kogi State.
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, Kogi state .
The Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, urged passengers to always stay alert and report reckless driving to
the FRSC toll-free number 122 or
Highway patrol personne 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, and the eleven others that sustained severe injuries, including fractures and deep cuts were immediately taken to Fisayo Hospital in Obajana for medical treatment,
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 as Road safety is a shared duty — everyone must play their part to prevent needless deaths.” Corps Marshal Mohammed said
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.
