7 killed in crash on Lokoja Road

The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has confirmed the death of seven persons in a motor accident on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta Road in Kogi State.

Mr. Godwin Omiko, FRSC Sector Commander in the state, disclosed this to newsmen in Lokoja, yesterday.

He said that 13 persons sustained injuries in the accident, which occurred late Sunday night at Gidan Bassa community.

Omiko said the deceased include two children, a man and four women.

Omiko said the accident was caused by a head-on collision between a Toyota Hiace, bus belonging to a popular transport company, and a Toyota Corolla car.

He attributed the cause of the accident to drunk driving and overtaking on the wrong side.

He said investigation into the cause of the crash was already underway.

The Sector Commander said the injured victims were taken to Ajaokuta Steel Company Hospital, Zenith Hospital and the State Specialist Hospital for treatment.

He added that the remains of those who lost their lives had been deposited at Ankuri Hospital morgue in Lokoja.

Omiko said items recovered from the accident scene had been handed over to the police station in Ajaokuta for safe keeping.