By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Two persons have been reported dead in a ghastly motor accident that occured along Ogori – Magongo road in Kogi State.
It was gathered that the incident which happened at about 2PM on Thursday afternoon was due to over spending.
It was further learnt that one victim of the accident died immediately as a result of the severity of the accident, while the female victim was said to be unconscious, rushed to Ogori General Hospital, but could not make it due to severe injuries.
One of the deceased victim, according to our findings was identified as John Aisoni a commercial motor cyclist in Ogori Magongo area of Kogi State,
while the other is working in a micro finance bank in the same Local Government.
The Kogi State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp, (FRSC)
Oyedeji Samuel Sunday who confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Friday afternoon attributed the accident to wrong overtaking.
According to him, “The accident was between a commercial motor cyclist and a Toyota Venza car. There was wrong over taking which led to this ghastly motor accident.”
“Two person have been confirmed dead and has since be deposited in morgue in nearby Edo State while the other person is receiving treatment at Ogori General Hospital”.
The Sector Commander, however, advised motorists to avoid over speeding and ensure they abide by all the rules guiding driving.
