BRAKE FAILURE CITED AS CAUSE OF ACCIDENT INVOLVING SECURITY OFFICERS IN ABIA- FRSC. (PHOTO).

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  The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abia State Command, Ngozi Ezeoma, has confirmed the death of one security personnel in a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on 30th March, 2025, involving a vehicle from the joint task force of Operation Crush, at Isieke along the Umuahia-Bende road. According to Ezeoma in a statement, the accident was caused by brake failure. The vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ditch, leaving eight officers with varying degrees of injury. The injured officers were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia by the Police before the arrival of the FRSC. Unfortunately, the deceased officer was taken to the mortuary. The wreckage of the patrol van has since been recovered from the ditch.

GOV. ALIYU REACTS TO MILITARY AIRSTRIKE THAT KILLED CIVILIANS IN SOKOTO. (PHOTO).


 Governor Aliyu reacts to military airstrike that killed civilians in Sokoto

 

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has reacted to the killing of civilians in military airstrikes at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa villages in Silame Local Government Area of the state.

The Nation reported that at least 10 civilians were reportedly killed on Christmas day in the airstrikes against Lakurawa terrorists.

Aliyu said in a statement that he is ā€œin direct communication with the leadership of the Nigerian Army to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragedy.ā€

He added that the state government would do everything it can to support the affected families and engage with the relevant authorities to prevent such occurrences in the future.

He wrote: ā€œIt is with a heavy heart that I address you following the tragic incident in the communities of Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa in the Silame Local Government Area. This heartbreaking event, caused by an accidental misfire from the Nigerian Army, has claimed the lives of innocent citizens and left several others injured.

ā€œAs your governor, I am deeply saddened by this avoidable loss of life. On behalf of the government and the people of Sokoto State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. We also pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this unfortunate incident.

ā€œI want to assure you that I am in direct communication with the leadership of the Nigerian Army to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragedy. The state government will do everything within its power to support the affected families and engage with the relevant authorities to prevent such occurrences in the future.

ā€œThis is a time for us to stand united as a community. I urge all residents to remain calm and pray for peace in our state and nation. May the Almighty comfort the bereaved families and grant eternal rest to the departed souls.

ā€œI visited the affected areas to assess the situation firsthand and have directed a donation of N20 million along with 100 bags of assorted food items to the families of the deceased. This support is intended to alleviate their suffering and cover the medical bills of those hospitalized due to their injuries from the bombardment.

ā€œTogether, we will overcome this difficult moment and work towards ensuring that such tragedies do not happen again. ā€“ AASā€

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