The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dispelled reports claiming that 30 persons died in a recent road traffic crash in Kano State, clarified that seven people lost their lives in the incident.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Corps said the confirmed figure was based on on-the-spot assessment and verified rescue operations conducted by its operatives at the crash scene, urged the public and media organisations to rely only on officially confirmed information to avoid misinformation and unnecessary public anxiety.
The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at about 8:33 a.m., along Hadejia Road at Kwanar Danja, in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. It involved a commercial DAF trailer with registration number KTG 467 YG, reportedly conveying 105 passengers.
According to the FRSC, 70 victim comprising 55 adult males and 15 male children sustained varying degrees of injuries, while seven adult males died. The Corps added that 30 passengers were rescued without injuries by its emergency rescue team.
Preliminary investigations attributed the cause of the crash to speed violation, which led to loss of control by the driver.
Reacting to the incident, the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, described speeding as one of the deadliest traffic offences, warning motorists against turning highways into death traps.
He noted that once a driver exceeds the prescribed speed limit, vehicle control is compromised, reaction time is reduced, and the chances of survival in a crash become minimal. According to him, no journey is worth the loss of innocent lives.
The Corps Marshal further stated that the high number of casualties recorded in a single crash highlights the devastating consequences of reckless driving, stressing that vehicles driven at excessive speed can become lethal weapons capable of wiping out entire families within seconds.
He warned that the FRSC would continue to intensify enforcement operations nationwide, adding that motorists who violate speed regulations would face the full weight of the law without exception.
The Corps therefore called on all road users, particularly commercial drivers, to obey speed limits, drive responsibly, and prioritise safety over haste, stressed that speed limits are designed to save lives and must not be ignored.
