FRSC recovers N8.6m at Kaduna Auto- crash scene

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command’s operatives have recovered N8.6million at the scene of an accident.

The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to m TrackNews Media yesterday in Kaduna.

Nadabo said the crash occurred at Area G Samaru, on the Zaria-Funtua Road at 1900hourrs, which left two persons injured.

He said a Ford Pick up belonging to the Nigerian Army, with registration number FST 134FX and a Toyota Corolla were involved in the accident.

Nadabo said the van was moving towards Funtua when the Corolla, with registration number KTN 316 HK, travelling to Zaria, lost control and crashed onto the Ford.

He said the initial investigation indicated that the cause of the crash was speeding and loss of control.

Nadabo said: “A rescue team from Zebra 55 Shika led by the Zebra Head conducted the rescue.”

He said further investigation showed that three people were involved in the crash, two sustained injuries, while one person was injury-free.

“The injured were conveyed to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika for further treatment.

”In addition to the rescue, N 8.6 million was recovered at the scene.

“The amount belongs to the owner of the red Toyota Corolla, while arrangements are being made for him to fully recover before handing over the money to him, “he said.

Nadabo said the corps in Kaduna would continue to engage the relevant and critical stakeholders in advocating and creating more awareness on safety.

He added that the corps would not relent in its call for road users and motorists alike to work with FRSC in addressing the menace of road traffic crashes in the state.

The commander appealed to motorists to imbibe the culture of safe driving, particularly through townships and the highways.

He appreciated the Kaduna State Government for its support to FRSC.

Nadabo also commended the media for aligning with FRSC’s values in propagating safety.