By Kamil Opeyemi
A fatal accident involving a Federal Road Safety Corps towing van and Dangote truck has claimed the life of its officer, leaving three persons critically injured.
The accident occurred in the earlier hours of Friday, around 3 a.m, on the Kugbo Nyanya Expressway, near Karu bridge.
While confirming the story to newsmen, the VIO Area commander in Kugbo, Walter Amechi said the accident was caused by mechanical failure (brake failure).
According to him, the FRSC towing vehicle was towing a Dangote truck, carrying cement which had earlier failed brake, to the VIO office in Kugbo.
He said the driver in the towing van was found dead, trapped in the vehicle, while the driver of the Dangote truck, conductor and one other passengers sustained injuries.
As at the time of this report, the victims have been rushed to the hospital for adequate medical treatment.