The Kogi State Government has expressed deep shock over the fatal road accident that occurred in Okunchi Ward of Adavi Local Government Area, assuring affected families and residents of its full support in the aftermath.
Representing Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the State Project Coordinator of the Kogi AGILE Project, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha, led a government delegation to the community to assess the situation and extend condolences.
The incident involved a head-on collision between a diesel-laden tanker and a truck belonging to BUA Cement, which triggered a massive fire.
The inferno consumed both vehicles and spread to nearby structures, leaving all occupants of the tanker burnt beyond recognition. A residential building and a mosque were also destroyed, although no lives were lost in those structures.
In a related development, a couple riding a motorcycle was affected by diesel spillage from the crash. The husband died instantly after losing control of the bike, while his wife sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The delegation was received at the scene by the ward councillor and local government officials, who praised the state government’s swift response.
They highlighted the deployment of heavy-duty equipment, which helped clear the wreckage and manage the situation, adding that ongoing road construction in the area helped limit the extent of the damage.
Delivering the governor’s message, Oricha described the incident as a tragic loss to the affected families and the state as a whole. He conveyed the government’s condolences and reaffirmed its commitment to improving road infrastructure and enhancing safety measures to prevent similar incidents.
The delegation also visited victims at the hospital, where the full impact of the tragedy was evident.
The driver of the cement truck, who was initially in critical condition, later died from his injuries, while the co-driver survived with injuries sustained during rescue efforts. The injured wife of the deceased motorcyclist was also receiving medical attention.
