By Nkechi Eze
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 21 people lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision involving a commercial Toyota Hiace bus and a DAF truck along the Zaria-Kano expressway on Sunday, 6 July 2025.
The accident occurred at about 8:20 a.m. at Kasuwar Dogo, Dakatsale, resulting in one of the most fatal road crashes recorded along the corridor in recent months.
According to a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, preliminary investigations by FRSC rescue and crash investigation teams revealed that the accident was caused by a traffic violation committed by the driver of the commercial bus, who was travelling against the flow of traffic.
“This unlawful act led to a direct head-on collision with an oncoming heavy-duty truck,” the statement read. “Out of 24 individuals involved in the crash, 21 persons comprising 19 male adults and two female adults, were killed, while three others sustained injuries.”
The FRSC disclosed that the deceased victims have been deposited at the mortuary of Nasarawa Hospital in Kano, while the injured are receiving treatment. Emergency responders and FRSC personnel worked swiftly at the scene to evacuate victims and restore normal vehicular movement along the expressway.
In his reaction, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. He also assured the public that a full-scale investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The Corps Marshal used the opportunity to reiterate the FRSC’s warning to all motorists, particularly commercial and truck drivers, to strictly adhere to traffic regulations. He emphasized that dangerous practices such as driving against traffic, speeding, and reckless overtaking continue to cause preventable loss of lives.
“Traffic regulations are not mere guidelines, they are lifesaving rules meant to protect everyone on the road,” the Corps Marshal stated. “Disregard for these laws has once again led to an avoidable national tragedy.”
The FRSC reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining nationwide enforcement operations and expanding public education efforts to ensure safer road usage across the country. The Corps also encouraged members of the public to report reckless driving through the FRSC Mobile App, toll-free line 122, or directly to patrol teams on the highways.
