A series of dramatic events have rocked the tranquility of the Zaria-Funtua road, involving an accident between a Nigerian Army pickup and a Toyota Corolla. The incident, disclosed by the Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, took place at Area G Samaru. The accident, which occurred at 7pm, left two people injured but could have had far more serious consequences.
According to information obtained, the Nigerian Army pickup, with registration number FST 134FX, was travelling towards Funtua. On the other side, the Toyota Corolla, with registration number KTN 316 HK, was travelling towards Zaria, apparently at high speed. Unfortunately, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to collide with the Ford.
Initial findings of the investigation point to excessive speed and lack of control as the cause of the accident. A rescue team from Zebra 55 Shika, led by the Zebra Head, quickly responded to the scene of the accident. It is noteworthy that the rescue team recovered a large sum of N8.6 million from the scene of the accident, belonging to one of the drivers.
The injured were rushed to Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital, Shika for proper treatment. Once the driver recovers, the funds found at the scene will be returned to him. Commander Nadabo stressed the importance of road safety awareness and called on drivers to practice responsible driving, especially in built-up areas and on highways.
He also expressed gratitude to the Kaduna State Government for its unwavering support to the activities of the FRSC in the area. Priority should now be given to sensitizing and educating drivers to prevent future tragedies on the state’s roads.
This accident is a reminder of the importance of safe driving and individual responsibility on the roads. It should encourage us to redouble our efforts to promote road safety and prevent unnecessary accidents. More than ever, vigilance and compliance with traffic rules are essential to protect the lives of all road users.