One person is feared dead following a road accident in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as residents gathered in the state to welcome President Bola Tinubu. The incident occurred amidst heightened movement in the area as crowds prepared for the presidential arrival.
Paul James, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Akwa Ibom, confirmed the occurrence of the road crash in Uyo. However, he stated that he could not yet verify whether any fatalities had occurred, pending a formal briefing from officers currently deployed to the scene.
The agency is working to establish the exact number of casualties and the identities of those involved. As of the time of this report, the cause of the accident and the specific vehicles involved have not been officially disclosed by the state command.
FRSC awaits scene report to confirm fatalities
The FRSC state command is awaiting a detailed report from field officers to provide an accurate account of the incident. Under standard operating procedures, officers deployed to accident scenes are required to assess the damage, assist any injured persons, and document the circumstances leading to the collision before briefing the state spokesperson.
The accident occurred during a period of increased vehicular activity in Akwa Ibom, as residents and security personnel managed the logistics of the President’s visit. The presence of large crowds and the movement of various convoys often necessitate heightened vigilance from road safety officials to prevent similar occurrences.
While the scale of the crash is still being evaluated, the FRSC is focused on securing the site and ensuring that the flow of traffic is not disrupted, particularly given the ongoing presidential activities in the state. The agency has not yet released information regarding the condition of any survivors or the specific location within the Uyo metropolis where the crash took place.
The FRSC is expected to issue a follow-up statement once the preliminary investigation is completed and the field report is received.
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