FRSC Confirms Fatal Multiple Crash That Killed 12 on Yangoji–Abuja Road
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal multiple-vehicle road traffic crash that claimed the lives of 12 persons at Gada Biyu, along the Yangoji–Abuja corridor, on Sunday.
The crash, which occurred at about 11:45 a.m. on January 11, 2026, involved four vehicles comprising a commercial trailer conveying coal, a commercial bus and two commercial cars.
According to the FRSC, preliminary investigations indicated that excessive speed and dangerous driving were the likely causes of the crash.
The Corps said the trailer driver was allegedly driving beyond the legally prescribed speed limit for the corridor, lost control of the vehicle and rammed into already parked vehicles, resulting in the fatal collision.
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A total of 18 persons were involved in the incident, including eight adult males, four adult females, two male children and four female children.
Five victims were confirmed dead at the scene, while seven others, who were rescued and taken to hospital, later died from their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to 12.
Three other victims sustained injuries of varying degrees, including cuts, bruises, fractures and head injuries, and are currently receiving treatment at Abaji General Hospital.
The FRSC disclosed that its operatives received a distress call at 11:47 a.m. and arrived at the scene seven minutes later, at 11:54 a.m.
The injured victims were immediately evacuated to the hospital, while the deceased were released to their families for burial in line with established procedures.
Investigation into the crash has been taken over by the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) of the Kwali Area Command to determine further liabilities.
In addition to rescue and evacuation efforts, the Corps said it promptly cleared the road of all obstructions caused by the crash to restore free flow of traffic and prevent secondary accidents along the busy route.
Reacting to the incident, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, commiserated with the families of the deceased, describing the crash as tragic and avoidable.
He warned motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, against speeding and reckless driving, stressing that strict compliance with speed limits and traffic regulations remains critical to saving lives on Nigerian roads.
Mohammed reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to sustained enforcement, public enlightenment and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to reduce road traffic crashes and improve safety nationwide.
