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Six dead, many injured as trailer crashes into four buses at IMSU Junction
Six people died, and many others were injured in a fatal motor accident involving a Mack Truck and four minibuses at IMSU Junction on Okigwe Road, Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
The incident was confirmed by Imo State police spokesperson Henry Okoye in a statement to DAILY POST. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the Mack Truck (registration number KWL 857 YE), heading towards IMSU Junction from Orji along Okigwe Road, allegedly lost control of the vehicle, veered into the wrong lane, and ran over four minibuses and several pedestrians, causing multiple serious injuries.
Okoye said, “After receiving a report from a concerned citizen on 18/05/2024 at about 1745hrs about the accident at IMSU Junction, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, quickly dispatched operatives from Orji Divisional Headquarters and the State Traffic Department to the scene.
“Upon arrival, the police, with help from public-spirited individuals, evacuated the victims to Federal Medical Center (FMC), Owerri, for medical attention. The medical practitioner on duty confirmed six deaths on arrival, while efforts began to save the injured victims.
“Photos and sketches of the accident scene were taken, and the wrecked vehicles were cleared to ease traffic flow. The deceased victims’ bodies were deposited at the FMC mortuary for preservation.
“Efforts are ongoing to contact the families of the deceased and injured victims and to apprehend the truck driver, who fled the scene after the accident.
“Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, expressed condolences to the families, friends, and relatives of the deceased, prayed for the repose of their souls, and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery, noting that the Command is deeply saddened by this preventable accident.
“The Commissioner of Police has instructed the State Traffic Officers to conduct a thorough investigation into the accident and locate the truck driver who is currently at large.
“He urges road users in the State to drive responsibly and regularly check the roadworthiness of their vehicles to prevent such accidents.”
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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