The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a complete investigation into the deadly accident involving a fuel truck and a coaster bus at Awo-Omamma, alongside the Owerri–Onitsha Highway, on Sunday.
The crash claimed the lives of 12 passengers, together with youngsters, who have been members of the Deeper Life Bible Church coming back from a church programme.
Throughout an on-the-spot evaluation of the scene, Danjuma expressed condolences to the bereaved households and prayed for the speedy restoration of the injured, who’re receiving therapy in a close-by hospital.
He was accompanied by the Sector Commander of the Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC), Imo State, Corps Commander Udensi Emea Oji, and different senior officers in the course of the go to.
The police chief directed State Visitors Officers (STO) to accentuate enforcement of visitors laws throughout the state and urged all highway customers to obey guidelines, prioritise security, and drive responsibly to guard lives and property.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, mentioned the end result of the investigation can be made public as soon as concluded. He added that STOs would step up efforts to curb reckless and harmful driving practices similar to wrongful overtaking, extreme dashing, and normal negligence on the highway.
“Members of the general public who might have helpful data that may help the investigation are inspired to contact the closest police station or name 08148024755, 08034773600,” Okoye mentioned.
