Mob attacks Benin FRSC office after fatal crash
Malam Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has commended the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Force for their quick action during an attack on the Benin Toll Gate Unit Command Office. The incident followed a deadly crash involving two trucks, resulting in the death of a truck driver and serious injuries to FRSC personnel. An angry mob vandalised the FRSC office after the crash, but security agencies restored order. Malam Shehu Mohammed condemned the violence and assured the public of a thorough investigation.
What happened
- The Benin Toll Gate Unit Command Office was attacked by a mob after a fatal accident involving two trucks.
- One truck driver died, and FRSC officers were critically injured; one officer later died despite medical efforts.
- Security agencies responded quickly, preventing further escalation and restoring calm.
- Malam Shehu Mohammed condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the families affected.
- A comprehensive investigation has been ordered to determine the causes of the crash and the mob action.
