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Four die, 13 injured in Niger road crash — Report

Four people have died in a road crash that occurred in Niger State, while 13 people were also injured and rushed to the General Hospital.

 

The accident, which happened along the Agaie-Lapai road on Monday, involved three trailer trucks that had a head-on collision resulting from speeding.

 

One of the trailers also carried cows and goats, during which 15 of the cows and 20 goats were killed when the driver attempted a wrong overtaking.

 

The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the accident in a WhatsApp message to our correspondent stating that his desk officers and volunteers were involved in the rescue operation.

 

“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 3 trailer trucks, one carrying cattle & goats. The cause of the crash was attributed to wrong overtaking.

 

“The unfortunate incident, which occurred this afternoon, has claimed the lives of four persons, two people died at the spot, while two others died at the hospital.

 

“About 15 cattle died along with more than 20 goats. As of the time of filing this report, 13 injured persons have been rushed to Agaie General Hospital and are receiving treatment. Meanwhile, NSEMA Agaie desk officer and some volunteers undertook the rescue operations, “Baba-Arah said.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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