FRSC Debunks Kano Crash Death Toll, Confirms 7 Killed, 70 Injured
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed reports claiming that 30 people were killed in a recent road traffic crash in Kano State, clarifying that seven persons lost their lives in the incident.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Corps said the confirmed figure was established through on-the-spot assessment and verified rescue operations carried out by FRSC operatives at the crash scene.
The fatal accident occurred on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at about 8:33am along Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja, in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. It involved a commercial DAF trailer with registration number KTG467YG, reportedly conveying 105 passengers.
According to the FRSC, 70 victims—comprising 55 adult males and 15 male children—sustained varying degrees of injuries, while seven adult males were confirmed dead. An additional 30 passengers were rescued without injuries by FRSC emergency response teams.
Preliminary investigations attributed the crash to speed violation, leading to loss of control.
Reacting to the incident, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, described speeding as one of the most dangerous traffic offences, warning motorists against turning highways into “death traps.”
He stressed that excessive speed reduces driver reaction time, compromises vehicle control, and significantly lowers survival chances during crashes, insisting that no journey is worth the loss of innocent lives.
The Corps Marshal further warned that the high casualty figure recorded in a single crash reflects the devastating impact of reckless driving, noting that vehicles driven at excessive speed can become lethal weapons capable of wiping out families within seconds.
Mohammed assured that the FRSC would intensify enforcement of speed regulations nationwide, adding that motorists who violate traffic laws would face strict sanctions without exception.
The Corps urged the public and media organisations to rely only on officially verified information to prevent misinformation and unnecessary public anxiety, while calling on all road users—particularly commercial drivers—to prioritise safety and comply with speed limits.
