The Enugu State Police Commissioner, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa has directed the State Motor Traffic Department to carry out a diligent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the multiple accidents which claimed 10 lives at 4-corners along Enugu-Porthacourt expressway on Wednesday.
A press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the sad incidence;
“The Enugu State Police Command regrets to inform the public of two separate but tragic fatal road accidents that occurred today, 3rd September 2025, along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway. The crashes claimed ten lives and left ten others hospitalised.”
“The first incident, a multiple vehicle crash, happened at about 9 a.m. on the Enugu inward bound lane.”
“A Howo truck, inscribed Visco Investment Global and laden with bags of white cement, was en route Abuja from Aba, Abia State, when it collided with a Toyota Corolla car that was attempting to overtake another truck on the same route; Foton bus and a Daihatsu Hijet mini bus, both driving one-way, were also caught in the collision.”
“Sadly, the truck head and the Toyota Corolla car went up in flames, with five occupants of the car burning to death; a passenger in the mini bus was equally confirmed dead by the attending medical doctor.”
“Similarly, at about 3 p.m. on the same road, another fatal crash occurred. This time, it involved a Sino truck belonging to Global Investment and a tricycle. The truck, laden with cement and driving one-way from Garriki Enugu to Nenwe in Aninri LGA, on the same Enugu inward bound lane, rammed into the tricycle, leading to the death of its four occupants. They were rushed to the hospital but later confirmed dead.”
About 10 persons who were injured in the separate crashes are currently receiving medical attention.
CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, described the crashes as avoidable even as he cautions drivers to exercise utmost care, especially during these Ember Months as road traffic users increases, with motorists always in haste.
To motorists, CP Giwa advises, “No journey is worth the loss of lives, so shun recklessness, obey traffic rules, and prioritize safety over speed to prevent further tragedies.”
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