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 (YGJ–ABJ) corridor.
The crash, which occurred at about 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, involved four vehicles: a commercial trailer conveying coal, a commercial bus, and two commercial cars. According to the FRSC, preliminary investigations indicate that the incident was caused by speed violation and dangerous driving.
Further findings revealed that the trailer driver was driving at an excessive speed beyond the legally prescribed limit for the corridor, lost control, and rammed into already parked vehicles, triggering the fatal collision.
A total of 18 persons were involved in the crash, including eight adult males, four adult females, two male children, and four female children. Five victims died instantly at the scene, while seven others who were rescued and taken to the hospital later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to 12.
Three other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries, including bruises, cuts, fractures, and head injuries, and are currently receiving medical care.
FRSC operatives received the distress call at 11:47 a.m. and arrived at the scene by 11:54 a.m., recording a response time of seven minutes. The injured were promptly evacuated to Abaji General Hospital, while the deceased were released to their families for burial in accordance with established procedures. The Motor Traffic Division (MTD), Kwali, has taken over investigations to determine further liabilities.
The Corps also facilitated the immediate removal of obstructions caused by the crash to restore free traffic flow and prevent secondary incidents along the busy corridor.
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 is critical to saving lives.
The Corps Marshal reaffirmed the FRSC’s commitment to sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to reduce road traffic crashes and improve safety on Nigerian roads.
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