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Four Dead, 13 Injured in Niger Road Crash

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A tragic road accident in Niger State has claimed the lives of four people, while 13 others sustained injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital.

The incident occurred along the Agaie-Lapai road on Monday and involved three trailer trucks colliding head-on due to speeding. One of the trailers was transporting cows and goats, and as a result of the crash, 15 cows and 20 goats were killed when the driver attempted an overtaking maneuver.

Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the incident and mentioned that his officers and volunteers participated 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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