The operatives of the Kaduna State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have recovered N8.6 million from the scene of an accident in the state.

The Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, disclosed this in Kaduna on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Nadabo said the road crash occurred at Area G Samaru along Zaria to Funtua road on Monday, September 30, and left two persons injured.

He disclosed that a Ford van belonging to the Nigerian Army and a Toyota Corolla were involved in the accident.

Nadabo said the van was moving towards Funtua when the Corolla, travelling to Zaria, apparently at high speed, lost control and crashed into the Ford.

The FRSC official said the initial investigation revealed that the cause of the crash was speeding and loss of control.

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

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

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“In addition to the rescue conducted, a sum of N8.6 million was recovered at the accident scene.

“The entire 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.”

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

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

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

Nadabo, who appreciated the Kaduna State Government for its support to FRSC activities in the state, also commended the media for aligning with FRSC’s values in propagating safety always.

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