A fatal road crash involving three trailer trucks along the Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State has claimed the lives of four people, while 13 others sustained injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital for treatment.
The accident, which occurred on Monday, February 3, 2025, was reportedly caused by speeding and wrong overtaking. One of the trucks was transporting cattle and goats, resulting in the death of 15 cows and over 20 goats.
Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Confirms Accident
The Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a WhatsApp message to journalists, stating that emergency response teams and volunteers were involved in the rescue operations.
"NSEMA has received a report of a road crash that occurred today, 3rd February 2025, in Agaie LGA, along Agaie–Lapai road, around Al’Farma International School Agaie. It was a head-on collision of three trailer trucks, one carrying cattle and goats. The cause of the crash was attributed to wrong overtaking."
Casualty and Rescue Update
- Four people have been confirmed dead:
- Two victims died on the spot.
- Two others succumbed to injuries at the hospital.
- 13 injured persons are receiving treatment at Agaie General Hospital.
- 15 cows and over 20 goats died in the crash.
NSEMA, through its Agaie desk officers and local volunteers, undertook the rescue operations to evacuate the victims and clear the wreckage.
Call for Caution on Highways
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, especially when overtaking on highways, to prevent further tragedies. This latest road crash adds to the growing concerns about reckless driving and poor adherence to traffic regulations in the country.
Four Dead, 13 Injured in Niger State Road Crash Involving Three Trucks
A fatal road crash involving three trailer trucks along the Agaie-Lapai road in Niger State has claimed the lives of four people, while 13 others sustained injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital for treatment.
The accident, which occurred on Monday, February 3, 2025, was reportedly caused by speeding and wrong overtaking. One of the trucks was transporting cattle and goats, resulting in the death of 15 cows and over 20 goats.
Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) Confirms Accident
The Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a WhatsApp message to journalists, stating that emergency response teams and volunteers were involved in the rescue operations.
"NSEMA has received a report of a road crash that occurred today, 3rd February 2025, in Agaie LGA, along Agaie–Lapai road, around Al’Farma International School Agaie. It was a head-on collision of three trailer trucks, one carrying cattle and goats. The cause of the crash was attributed to wrong overtaking."
Casualty and Rescue Update
- Four people have been confirmed dead:
- Two victims died on the spot.
- Two others succumbed to injuries at the hospital.
- 13 injured persons are receiving treatment at Agaie General Hospital.
- 15 cows and over 20 goats died in the crash.
NSEMA, through its Agaie desk officers and local volunteers, undertook the rescue operations to evacuate the victims and clear the wreckage.
Call for Caution on Highways
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, especially when overtaking on highways, to prevent further tragedies. This latest road crash adds to the growing concerns about reckless driving and poor adherence to traffic regulations in the country.
