Accident claims 9 lives in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

The Benue State Police Command has  warned against  unlawful obstruction of public highways, following a tragic multiple motor accident that claimed nine lives and left several others injured on  November 28, 2025, along Katsina-Ala highway.

Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet, in a statement,she  said the accident, , involved a MAN Diesel truck with registration number:  ARD 967XA and multiple vehicles, after members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Katsina-Ala Branch, allegedly blocked the highway, causing severe traffic disruption that triggered the fatal crash.

The victims were rushed to Toro Hospital Katsina-Ala for treatment, while deceased bodies were deposited at the General Hospital.

The Chairman of NURTW Katsina-Ala Branch, Aja Vanger ,along with two members, Stephen Kahungur  and Saater Vihiga, who allegedly caused the obstruction, have been arrested and are currently in custody.

He said they would be prosecuted upon completion of the investigation.

The Command reiterated that blocking highways is a criminal offense that endangers public safety and will attract decisive legal consequences. Individuals or groups involved in such acts will face the full wrath of the law.

The Benue State Police Command urged all road users and transport operators to prioritize safety, obey traffic regulations, and avoid actions that endanger lives.

While the command empathizes with affected families, it swore to  enforce the law firmly to prevent future tragedies.