FRSC calls for caution as truck crushes woman in Niger
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger on Tuesday urged motorists to drive carefully in the metropolis to avoid unwanted accidents.
Kumar Tsukwam, sector commander of FRSC, told journalists in Minna that a woman was crushed by a truck, and the incident would have been avoided if the parties had been careful.
He said the accident occurred on February 9 at the Saint John Junction, Bida.
The victim, identified as Safiya, was on a motorcycle with her husband when the accident occurred.
It was said that the woman fell off the motorcycle when the husband suddenly accosted a truck and swerved to avoid a collision with the oncoming truck.
The woman was said to have fallen off the motorcycle, and the truck driver crushed her.
The deceased has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Showbiz
Legendary music executive Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1932.
World
Tata Electronics hit by cyberattack amid Apple, Tesla-linked data leak
The latest attack comes as another setback for Apple’s supply chain in India.
Diaspora
“We’re frustrated, stranded here without shelter, food,” Nigerians protest delayed repatriation fights in South Africa
Days ago, 268 Nigerians were successfully evacuated from South Africa.
World
Three dead, seven injured in Philippines high school shooting
Police said one suspect was arrested shortly after the incident.
Heading 4
Oyo residents protest as Oriire schoolchildren, teachers remain in captivity 38 days after abduction
The protest disrupted movement of road users heading towardsGbagi-Oja, Ojoo, Olodo, Gate and other adjoining locations.
Sport
Messi makes history, becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer
Messi made his first World Cup appearance in 2006.
