The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed that seven people died in a fatal road crash along the Okene–Osara–Lokoja Highway in Kogi State.
The accident occurred at Osara when a commercial Toyota Sienna bus reportedly rammed into a stationary heavy-duty truck. Seven passengers died on the spot, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on Monday, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the FRSC, *Corps Commander Lawal Fagge*, said the bus departed Auchi in Edo State and was heading to Abuja, with passengers bound for different destinations, including Abaji in the Federal Capital Territory.
Fagge attributed the crash to excessive speeding, driver fatigue, and worn-out tyres.
“The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue, while the injured victims are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital,” he said.
The FRSC boss urged motorists to obey speed limits, ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, remain alert while driving, and exercise caution when approaching broken-down or stationary vehicles to prevent avoidable crashes.
The latest tragedy has renewed concerns over road safety along the busy Okene–Lokoja corridor — a major highway linking southern and northern Nigeria.
The route has recorded repeated fatal accidents in recent years, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved safety measures.
