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Police commissioner mourns, orders investigation
By Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu
Ten persons have been confirmed dead and 10 others injured in two separate fatal road accidents that occurred today in Enugu.
The tragic fatal accidents occurred along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual-carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway.
Confirming the accidents tonight, the Enugu State Police Command said the 10 injured in the crashes are currently hospitalised.
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Explaining in detail how the accidents happened, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe (SP), said, “The first incident, a multiple-vehicle crash, happened at about 9 a.m. on the Enugu inward-bound lane. A Howo truck, inscribed Visco Investment Global and laden with bags of white cement, was en route to Abuja from Aba, Abia State, when it collided with a Toyota Corolla car that was attempting to overtake another truck on the same route. A Foton bus and a Daihatsu Hijet minibus, both driving one-way, were also caught in the collision.
“Sadly, the truck head and the Toyota Corolla car went up in flames, with five occupants of the car burning to death. A passenger in the minibus was equally confirmed dead by the attending medical doctor.
“Similarly, at about 3 p.m. on the same road, another fatal crash occurred. This time, it involved a Sino truck belonging to Global Investment and a tricycle. The truck, laden with cement and driving one-way from Garriki, Enugu, to Nenwe in Aninri LGA, on the same Enugu inward-bound lane, rammed into the tricycle, leading to the death of its four occupants. They were rushed to the hospital but later confirmed dead.
“Ten other persons, injured in the separate crashes, are currently receiving medical attention.”
Ndukwe said the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, while mourning the tragic loss of lives and commiserating with the families of the deceased, directed the State Motor Traffic Department to carry out a diligent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accidents.
“The CP describes the crashes as avoidable and strongly cautioned drivers to exercise utmost care, especially during these Ember Months, when road traffic usually increases and accidents are more frequent.
“He reminded motorists that no journey is worth the loss of lives, urging them to shun recklessness, obey traffic rules, and prioritise safety over speed to prevent further tragedies.”
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