A fatal road accident along the Lapai Agaie road in Niger State has claimed the lives of four people and left 13 others injured.
The crash, which occurred a few meters from Agaie, involved a head-on collision between three trailers.
According to a resident, Baba Yakubu, one of the trailers was transporting livestock, including 15 cows and over 20 goats, all of which perished in the accident. The crash was attributed to a wrong overtaking.
Abdullah Baba Arah, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed the incident, stating that two victims died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries at Agaie General Hospital.
Arah said “NSEMA 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 collation of three trailer trucks, one carried cattle and 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 on the spot, while two others died at the hospital.
“About 15 cattle died along with more than 20 goats and 13 injured persons have been rushed to Agaie General Hospital and are receiving treatment,” he said.
