The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kaduna Sector Command has confirmed that 11 people lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in a tragic accident in Gwargwaje, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, disclosed to newsmen on Friday in Kaduna that “A crash involving a truck with registration number BAU 142 XA and a Golf saloon car with registration number FST 134 FX occurred at Gwargwaje, Zaria in the early hours of Friday, precisely at 5:50 a.m.
“A team of policemen attached to the Gwargwaje Division conducted the initial rescue operation and informed the Unit Commander, RS1.3 Zaria, after they had completed their work.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the Golf, carrying 11 people—all males—was engaged in a route violation, driving without headlights, and collided with an oncoming MAN truck carrying four people.
“The fatal crash resulted in the instant death of all 11 occupants of the Golf, while the four people in the truck sustained injuries,” Nadabo explained.
Following the accident, a team from the FRSC Zaria Unit arrived on the scene and transported the corpses and the injured to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika.
Nadabo recalled that the Sector Commander RS1.1 Kaduna had mentioned an appeal by the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmad Bamalli, to create an outpost at Gwargwaje to monitor and check the excesses of motorists, during a courtesy visit in September 2023.
“Gwargwaje has a roadside market with significant commercial activities. However, the long stretch of U-turn makes it difficult for commercial riders to go around, leading many to resort to route violations.
“I am passionately appealing for the Corps Marshal’s consideration to establish an outpost at Gwargwaje. This will help stop route violations and thereby save the lives and properties of motorists and commuters using the busy highway,” Nadabo added.
