The corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has directed the Kogi sector command to investigate the multiple crashes in Obajana, Kogi.
This is contained in a statement by the corps public education officer (CPEO), ACM Jonas Agwu, on Monday in Abuja.
Mr Ali-Biu, concerned by the death of scores of road users in the crash, said the investigation would lead to speedy prosecution of all the drivers responsible.
The crash occurred on Sunday at Obajana Market.
He said, “With the recent collaboration between the corps, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the state judiciary, the drivers responsible for this crash will not go unpunished.
“They are going to be prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the National Road Traffic Regulations 2012, and those found guilty will face the consequences of their actions.”
The preliminary reports indicate that four vehicles were involved in the crash: two Dangote trucks, one Sharon bus, and one motorbike.
The reports showed that one of the Dangote truck’s brake systems failed while speeding and crashed into three stationary vehicles, including a bus carrying 12 passengers.
The impact of the crash resulted in a fire that killed the 12 passengers on the bus and the motorbike rider.
The crash involved 15 people overall, eight male adults, three female adults, three male children, and one female child.
Unfortunately, 13 persons, comprising six male adults, three male children, three female adults and one female child, were killed, while the remaining two victims were rescued by FRSC operatives without injuries.
The 13 victims whose lives were claimed by the crash were burnt beyond recognition, and their corpses were deposited at Specialist Hospital, Lokoja.
(NAN)