A truck loaded with sand has crushed a tricycle driver and his five passengers to death along the Yola – Girei Federal Highway in Adamawa State
Following the accident, colleagues of the tricycle driver blocked the highway in protest, causing disruption to vehicular movement along the busy highway.
SP Sulaiman Nguroje, the spokesperson for Adamawa Police Command confirmed the tragic accident on Friday in Yola.
The Police spokesperson said the accident involved the truck and a tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP.
According to him, the victims, comprising the tricycle driver and five passengers, were rushed to the Yola Specialist Hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
‘The driver of the tricycle and five other passengers were killed instantly in the incident.
‘The State Command is appealing to members of the public to remain calm. Anyone found to have violated the law will face the full wrath of the law,’ Nguroje said.
The Adamawa Police spokesperson also appealed to motorists and other road users to remain calm and allow traffic to flow while efforts are made to address the situation.
The incident was the third in less than two weeks involving loss of lives.