Reported by Afilawos Magana Sur, Investigative Journalist at Sele Media Africa.
Nasarawa State, Nigeria — At least seven people have been confirmed dead following a devastating road accident on the Keffi–Abuja Highway, authorities said Thursday, February 26, 2026. The collision, which occurred near Angwan Jarmi, has prompted an official probe by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who termed the incident both “painful” and “devastating.” Punch NewspapersIn a statement issued by the FRSC’s national spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. The statement underscored that no loss of life on Nigeria’s roads is acceptable and affirmed the Corps’ commitment to uncovering the circumstances that led to the crash. Punch Newspapers preliminary reports suggest the tragedy involved a single vehicle that lost control, possibly while travelling at excessive speed, veering into oncoming traffic and resulting in a fatal collision. Rescue teams from the FRSC were dispatched promptly following distress alerts, but were met with heightened tensions at the scene as members of the public reacted to the unfolding calamity. Punch Newspapers the identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin and further investigations. Local emergency responders and traffic officials continue to secure the area while the FRSC conducts a detailed assessment of the crash site. Road safety experts and advocacy groups have repeatedly highlighted the Abuja–Keffi corridor as a high-risk stretch due to speeding, inadequate driving discipline, and poor adherence to safety regulations. Previous reports have documented multiple fatal collisions in this corridor, underscoring a persistent threat to commuters and commercial transport operators alike. The guardian Nigeria as investigations proceed, federal and state road safety authorities are expected to issue guidance to motorists and intensify enforcement of traffic safety protocols along major transport arteries across the region.Sources:Punch Nigeria — “Seven die in Keffi–Abuja crash, FRSC orders probe,” February 26, 2026. Punch Newspapers; Guardian Nigeria — Reporting on road safety concerns along Abuja–Keffi routes. The Guardian Nigeria.
Afilawos Magana Sur is a journalist from Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, currently based in Bauchi metropolis. He is known for his commitment to accurate, ethical, and responsible journalism, with a focus on reporting issues of public relevance and community development.
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