…described as unfortunate the crushing to death of two patrol operatives of the FRSC by a truck driver
The Acting Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps,(FRSC) Dauda Ali Biu has expressed worry over incessant knock down/ crushing of patrol operatives as a result of the recklessness of some drivers who have continuously violated the legally prescribed speed limit.
The position of the Acting Corps Marshall of FRSC was contained in a press statement signed by the Public Education Officer for the Corps, Bisi Kazeem (ACM)
He bemoaned the death of two operatives of the Corps as he pledged the resolve of the corps to apprehend perpetrators of this deadly act and force them to face the wrath of the law.
Dauda Ali Biu described as unfortunate the crushing to death of two patrol operatives of the FRSC by a truck driver along Ikot-Ikpene – Aba route on Friday.
“The crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged by the driver of a DAF articulated truck while trying to dodge a pothole along the axis.
“According to preliminary investigation , the fatal crash involved FRSC Patrol Vehicle and a white coloured truck. The road crash affected a total of 8 male adults, out of which 2 sustained severe injuries, 2 were killed while the remaining 4 passengers were rescued without any injuries.
“The injured persons have been taken to Ikot Ekpene General hospital and the dead deposited in the mortuary of the same hospital respectively.” The statement revealed.
Meanwhile, the Acting Corps Marshal has expresses his heartfelt condolences to the families of the staff who lost their lives in active service.
He assured the public of the Corps’ resilience and resolve to ensure that the perpetrators of such bad driving culture are forced to face the law; or desist from such act by complying with acceptable road safety regulations, as the Corps will not spare anyone engaged in this deadly act of recklessness on the road.
