News
Six People Killed After Cement Trailer Crashes Into 14 Vehicles Near Abuja
A tragic accident occurred near Abuja on Wednesday evening, March 19, 2025, resulting in the loss of six lives and the destruction of 14 vehicles. This incident took place around 6:58 PM near the Nyanya Bridge, approximately 10 kilometres from the city centre.
According to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, a Dangote trailer loaded with cement was approaching the Nyanya Bridge from the AYA axis when it lost control and crashed into stationary vehicles caught in traffic. The collision led to a massive fire, engulfing 14 vehicles in flames.
Emergency responders, including the police and fire service personnel, rushed to the scene to manage the situation and rescue those trapped.
Six victims were extracted from the wreckage and transported to nearby hospitals, where they were unfortunately pronounced dead by medical staff. Their remains have been deposited at the Karu General Hospital morgue.
The Acting Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Department, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed expressed condolences to the victims’ families and emphasized the importance of road safety.
Furthermore, preliminary reports suggest that the trailer involved was powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Some of the injured were treated at various hospitals, including the National Hospital, Asokoro Hospital, State House Clinic, Customs Hospital, and Nyanya General Hospital.
Also, the FCT Police Command has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Additionally, motorists are advised to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution, especially in high-traffic areas, to ensure the safety of all road users.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
“He’s a Problem” – Scholes Speaks on Odegaard’s Performance
“Not Even Trump Attacker Was Treated This Way” – Odumodublvck Reacts To Police Incident
