Six people have died in a fatal road accident along Mbiabong Road, near the Itu-Calabar Road in Akwa Ibom State. The victims include three men, one woman, and two children.
According to a statement released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. It involved a tricycle with registration number DUU407WZ and a DYNA truck with no visible license plates. The truck driver reportedly fled the scene before FRSC personnel arrived.
The FRSC Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom, Assistant Corps Marshal Edward Odiete, confirmed the incident and described the crash as both tragic and preventable. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations.
“The tragic incident could have been avoided if basic safety precautions had been followed,” Odiete said. He emphasized that reckless driving, particularly speeding and brake failure, were likely causes of the crash, according to eyewitnesses.
FRSC operatives responded promptly, evacuating the bodies to a morgue and clearing the road of debris to restore traffic flow.
Odiete reiterated the agency’s warning to all road users, stating: “We urge motorists to obey traffic laws at all times to prevent such avoidable tragedies.”