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Benin-Auchi Road: FRSC Caution Motorists

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6 years ago

February 27, 2020

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Major causes of road crashes have been attributed to human factors which relates to driver’s error and level of experience.

This assertion was made last weekend by the commander, RS.13, Iruekpen unit command, Fidellia Obasi in a one day safety and awareness campaign

The campaign was initiated by Champion Chambers Empowerment in collaboration with FRSC and hosted by special Marshalls unit 32 in Esan Central Local Government Council of the federal road safety corps.

She said most drivers are inexperience as they are without knowledge of traffic rules and regulations, adding that road crashes account for a large share of the total number of injuries and death in Nigeria.

The FRSC boss said it was a big surprise to the corps that a non governmental organization deemed it necessary to preach the gospel of safety in order to help reduce crashes on our roads, especially the Ewu hill axis of Benin- Auchi road.

She expressed the command’s gratitude to the President of Champion Chambers Empowerment, Ben Okhae for the kind gesture, as she equally encouraged all motorists to always obey all traffic laws in order to reduce crashes on the high ways.

On his part, the initiator of the event, Ben Okhae, President, Champion Chambers Empowerment, an indigene of Ewu Community said the decision to organize the event was reached after critically reviewing the numbers of accident that has claimed lives in that Ewu hill axis.

He said what he is presently doing is in line with the vision of his organization to touch lives and help the society grow

He said, “My NGO is taking a lead in humanitarian service delivery and safety awareness campaign”.

He called on agencies, organizations and well meaning Nigerians to join hands with his organization to solve the frequent occurrence of accidents in Ewu hill axis, adding that safety signs and deploying of corps officers to the axis could serve as measure to curb accidents before completion of the road.

Other stakeholders who spoke at the event also attributed the slow pace of work at the site as one of the causes of frequent accident in the Ewu axis and called on the Federal Government to prevail on the construction company to ensure quick completion of the road.

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Police Impound Vehicle With 387 Blocks Of Cannabis In Bauchi

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9 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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The Bauchi state Police Command says it has impounded a vehicle with nothing less than 387 blocks of suspected cannabis sativa after involving in an auto crash in the state.

Sani Omolori-Aliyu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, disclosed this on Friday while handing over the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bauchi state Command.

According to him, the car and one other had a head-on collision in Wom village of Toro Local Government Area of the state on October 4, 2025 at about 11:30am.

“Initial reports from eyewitnesses and preliminary investigations indicate that the first vehicle, a white Toyota Corolla with registration number ABC-459LF, was operated by one Ali Muhammad, a 45-year-old resident of Nabardo Village.

“He was transporting the District Head of Nabardo, Suleiman Suleiman, aged 65, along with his family members as they travelled from Bauchi Metropolis to Nabardo Village.

“The second vehicle, another white Toyota Corolla with registration number GWA-155GW, was driven by an individual yet to be identified, who was travelling from Jos, Plateau State, towards Bauchi.

“It was reported that this driver attempted to overtake other vehicles without exercising adequate caution, resulting in a head-on collision with the first vehicle,” he said.

The Commissioner further explained that the occupants of both vehicles sustained varying degrees of injuries and were transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) for medical care.

He said that the District Head suffered a fracture in his left leg and is currently receiving treatment with other victims while some have been discharged.

Omolori-Aliyu also revealed that in the aftermath of the incident, during the search at the scene, the detectives recovered several items in the damaged vehicle which included the 387 blocks of suspected cannabis.

The Commissioner, who explained that the command was in pursuit of the unidentified driver to ensure accountability and prompt legal action, encouraged anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity to come forward and assist in the investigation.

“The police are committed to diligently pursuing leads to identify the principal suspect.

“The Bauchi State Police Command is dedicated to maintaining peace and order in our community and urges the public to remain calm and cooperative throughout this process.

“We invite anyone with information that could aid in this investigation to contact us and we assure citizens that we are resolutely focused on ensuring justice is achieved,” he said.

While receiving the exhibits, Hussaini Umar, Deputy Commandant, NDLEA, appreciated the police for the cooperation and synergy and promised to work hand in hand to ensure that the driver and the owner were found.

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Fake Revenue Agents Apprehended In Aba While Defrauding Residents

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14 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Abia State Harmonized Taskforce has apprehended four individuals impersonating as members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) for acts of extortion, intimidation, and illegal enforcement along the Port Harcourt Road axis of Aba and its environs.

They were nabbed on Thursday at Flyover junction around Ugwunagbo area through an operation authorized by the Aba Area Coordinator of ASHTF, Mr. Uche Wogu.

A statement issued by Miracle Chukwunenye, spokesperson of the Harmonized Task Force said that the agency received multiple complaints from market women, tricycle (Keke) operators, and traders about the unlawful activities of a group led by one Mr. Ahuama.

‎”Upon arrival, the Taskforce, in joint effort with the police, arrested Mr. Ahuama and three accomplices who were caught extorting money from unsuspecting traders and tricycle operators under the false pretense of being NURTW officials.

“Investigations revealed that the suspects had already impounded about twenty (20) tricycles earlier that morning and collected money from the owners before being intercepted,” Chukwunenye said.

‎He added that during the operation, the suspects resisted arrest and attacked Taskforce operatives and police officers, but they were eventually subdued and are now in custody.

Chukwunenye sensitized traders and transporters that Abia State operates a strict No-Cash-at-Hand revenue system, and as such, no government-authorized personnel is permitted to collect cash from citizens.