Lone Fatal Auto Crash Claims 16 Lives On Enugu Road
Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that a lone fatal motor accident occurred Tuesday, April 30, 2024, about 5:20 p.m., at Ekwegbe, along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road, claiming the lives of yet-to-be identified fourteen males (14) and two (2) females.
According to the Police report signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe the deceased were burned beyond recognition.
“The accident involves an 18-seater white-coloured Toyota Hummer bus with a Bauchi State commercial registration number DAS 215 XA and the inscription “Masha Allah”, said to have been driven at high speed, lost control, and plunged into the fence of Maduka University along the road”, the report explained.
A preliminary investigation reveald that the vehicle unfortunately burst into flames burning beyond recognition, the sixteen (16) deceased individuals, who were taken to a hospital and confirmed dead.
Two (2) other passengers were reportedly rescued alive and taken to the hospital for medical attention by police officers, soldiers and public-spirited citizens, who immediately responded to the incident.
The investigation further revealed that the vehicle, loaded with vegetables, other food items, and the luggage of the passengers, was heading towards Nsukka from the Enugu axis of the road.
“However, the actual point of take-off and final destination of the vehicle have not been ascertained. Nonetheless, the items have been recovered by the Igbo-Etiti Police Division”, the report clarified.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, in company of officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has visited the scene to assess the situation. He described the accident and the carnage as sad, commiserating with the yet-to-be-traced family members, friends, and associates of the deceased.
The CP further called on individuals that could help in identifying the victims or with information to trace the family members of the deceased to come forward with such information Or alternatively call 08098880172 or 08086671202, or send emails to infoenugupolice@gmail.com
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, while he is presently on his M.Sc programme also in Mass Communication, at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is currently the NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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