Wrong Overtaking Claims Four Lives In Niger Road Crash

Wrong Overtaking Claims Four Lives In Niger Road Crash

No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead following a road crash that occurred in along Lapai–Agaie road in Niger State.

It was gathered that the unfortunate incident which happened on Monday, involved a head-on collision between three trailers a few meters from Agaie.

INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that one of the trailers was carrying cows and goats, while 15 of the cows and 20 goats were killed when the driver attempted a wrong overtaking.

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Confirming the incident on Monday, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, in a statement said that his desk officers and volunteers were involved in the rescue operation.

He said: “NSEMA has received a report of a road crash that occurred today, February 3, 2025, in Agaie LG, along Agaie – Lapai road, around Al’Farma International School Agaie.

“It was a head-on collision of three trailer trucks, one carrying cattle and goats. The cause of the crash was attributed to wrong overtaking.

“The unfortunate incident, which occurred this afternoon, has claimed the lives of four persons, two people died at the spot, while two others died at the hospital.

“About 15 cattle died along with more than 20 goats. As of the time of filing this report, 13 injured persons have been rushed to Agaie General Hospital and are receiving treatment. “Meanwhile, NSEMA Agaie desk officer and some volunteers undertook the rescue operations.”

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