The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Badagry, Lagos State, has returned ₦692,850 in cash and mobile phones recovered from a recent fatal crash to relatives of the victims.
A Mazda commercial bus carrying 18 passengers from Mile 2 reportedly collided with a stationary truck at the Atura axis of the Badagry Expressway. The crash, which occurred on 6 July, claimed eight lives and left 13 others critically injured.
According to Unit Commander Mr William Manga, “Six passengers died at the scene, while two others passed away en route to the hospital.”
Manga explained that FRSC officers acted promptly, transporting the injured to the General Hospital in Badagry and depositing the bodies of the deceased at the hospital morgue.
He also confirmed that some relatives had earlier received smaller amounts, ₦40,000 and ₦5,000 respectively, belonging to victims. He attributed the cause of the accident to excessive speed and dangerous overtaking by the bus driver.
Receiving the cash and phones on behalf of four victims, Alhaji Tsoho Babangida expressed appreciation to the FRSC, while Alhaji Haruna Sanni, Chairman of the Arewa Community in Badagry, explained that the victims were traders from Mile 2 travelling to Seme to buy carrots, Irish potatoes, and other produce.
Sanni praised the FRSC for returning the victims’ belongings.
(NAN)