The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 10 persons were killed in a fatal road crash that occurred on Monday along the Tafa axis of Niger State.

The Corps Public Education Officer at the FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, Mrs. Felicia Kalu, disclosed this in a statement, attributing the tragedy to excessive speeding and illegal mixed loading.

According to her, the crash occurred along the Tafa–Gujeni route at Malam Tanko and involved a DAF tanker with registration number FKY136XD, conveying 33 male occupants.

“Preliminary investigations show that 10 persons died, 20 sustained various degrees of injuries, while three were rescued unhurt,” she said.

Kalu explained that the driver lost control due to excessive speed, noting that the situation was worsened by the unlawful practice of transporting passengers alongside goods.

She described mixed loading as a dangerous violation the Corps has repeatedly warned against due to its devastating consequences.

She stated that the injured were taken to Umar Musa General Hospital in Sabon Wuse for treatment, while the deceased were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.

Reacting, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, described the crash as avoidable and condemned the persistent disregard for traffic safety regulations.

He stressed that no journey is worth the loss of lives and warned drivers and transport operators to adhere strictly to speed limits and avoid unsafe practices.

Mohammed also assured that the Corps would intensify enforcement and public awareness campaigns to curb speeding and eliminate mixed loading on Nigerian roads.

He extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery, urging all road users to remain safety conscious at all times.