Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri

Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Two commuters have lost their lives while several others were injured when a tipper lost control of its break and rammed into their Keke napep in Maiduguri on Friday.

The fatal crash which occurred around the T junction overlooking the official quarters of the Commissioner of Police in Maiduguri has brought to the fore once again the excesses of tipper drivers in the Borno State Capital.

A Statement by the sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Usman Muhammad described the probable cause of the crash as break failure.

In his statement he said that “A road traffic crash occurred at Police Commissioner Junction in Maiduguri on Friday, 3rd October at about 1854 hrs, resulting into two fatalities and eight injuries.

“The Crash involved a Howo truck, a Toyota Corolla and two other Tricycles at the Junction.

“The Cause of the Road crash was as a result of mechanical fault (Brake failure) of the Tipper Truck.

“Eight people (all Male adults) were involved in the crash. Two dead (all male adults) and 6 injured (all Male adults)”

The FRSC Sector Commander, Usman Muhammad said he had promptly dispatched emergency services to the scene to rescue the victims and provide medical attention to those who were wounded.

The FRSC authorities further noted that they have launched an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances surrounding what happened that fateful day.

Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such incidents.

The Command also emphasizes the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to ensure roadworthiness as a proactive measure to avoid such crashes.

Commander Usman
Muhammad who spoke with this reporter on phone extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery even as all the victims were conveyed to the Specialist Hospital Maiduguri for medical attention.

Bodies of those who lost their lives have since been deposited at the Mortuary of the specialist hospital, Maiduguri.

Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri