One person has been confirmed dead in a fatal crash along Lokoja-Obajana-Kabba road in Kogi state.
Kogi Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kumar Tsukwam confirmed that the accident occurred at 6:10pm on Friday.
He said aside the life claimed, five others were injured in the lone crash.
Tsukwam explained that the crash resulted from excessive speed by the driver, who lost control and somersaulted along the road.
“As God would have it, four passengers escaped unhurt, but one died and five others were injured.
“Our rescue team, with Nigerian Police officers, rushed the injured to Fisayo Hospital, Obajana, for immediate treatment,” he said.
He said the corpse had been handed to relatives for burial, while the vehicle remained in police custody in Obajana.
Tsukwam cautioned motorists against speeding and wrongful overtaking, urging them to stay alive and useful to society.
He also advised drivers to obey traffic rules to help reduce road crashes and carnage nationwide.
