9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
9 People have been confirmed dead after a truck conveying a 20ft container lost control and the container fell and landed on top of a commercial bus.
This was contained in a situation report by the DG of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu on Sunday afternoon.
According to Dr Osannyintolu further investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
He added that after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.
Final casualty count is according to the LASEMA DG is 9 fatalities comprising
4 adult males,
3 adult females,
1 boy child and
1 girl child.
and 1 adult female rescued alive.
The Agency’s heavy duty Goliath and teams from Onipanu and Cappa are still on ground conducting clearance operations.
The Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have worked together the rescue operation which has now been concluded.
Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.
11 persons burnt to death in Ondo Road accident
A fatal motor accident has occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area leaving eleven persons burnt to death.
The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.
It was gathered that the accident involved a trailer and a Marcopollo bus.
Eyewitnesses said that the accident was caused by one way driving by the trailer.
“The trailer passed through one way and in the process collided with the Marcopollo bus which is coming Benin road.
The bus caught fire in the process.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Unit Commander in Ore, Mr Sikiru Alonge confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call.
He said the incident caused traffic congestion along the route and all the eleven persons were burnt beyond recognition.
“The Fire has been extinguished, while the traffic is being controlled on the Benin/Lagos Lane.
“Efforts are on top gear with other security agencies to remove crashed vehicles from the road”, Alonge said.
He, however, urged motorists to always obey all traffic rules to avert further tragedy.
INFRASTRUCTURE – GOVERNOR SOON TO COMMISSION LINK ROAD TO MAMBILLA POWER PROJECT.
The neglected Mararraba-Baissa-Abong road connecting Mambilla hydropower electricity will be commissioned before end of May this year.
The cheering news was disclosed by Governor Darius Ishaku when he received stakeholders from Kurmi local government, a host community to the project.
One of the projects of the Ishaku administration, most dear to Taraba people, is the construction of the road leading to the site of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station in Kurmi local government.
The community leaders of Kurmi Local Government decide to visit the Government House, Jalingo,to expressed their appreciation
The stakeholders are led by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Kurmi Council, John Danladi.
Other speakers laud the many transformational projects executed by the Ishaku administration and the appointment of their people as Permanent Secretaries.
The Governor on his part, promises to commission Mararraba-Baissa-Abong Road before leaving office in May.
The Governor recalls that it took him four years and a huge sum to revoke the contract awarded by the previous administration.
He said that there have been some challenges in the last five months on the ongoing construction of road which has now been settled.
The Governor promised to soon appoint the new traditional chiefs for Ndola and Ichen, two chiefdoms in Kurmi.
News Bar:Ishaku to launch road to Mambilla hydropower station.
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