Five die as car plunges into river in Kogi

<p>However, he maintained that nine people were killed, while five others sustained gunshot injuries and were currently receiving medical treatment.</p>, <p>Kolawole, who explained that the accident was caused by overspeeding, said the bodies have been deposited in the morgue.</p>, <p>However, the bandits opened fire on them, ruthlessly taking the lives of 22 individuals, according to the resident,” the source said</p>, <p>The police spokesperson emphasized that a combined anti-terrorism team had been deployed to the area, restoring a semblance of normalcy.</p>, <p>Gunmen believed to be armed terrorists have carried out a fresh attack, resulting in the death of more than 20 farmers in the Gidan Goga area of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.</p>, <p>Further findings by DAILY POST on Saturday revealed that several lives have been lost on the same spot due to the government’s neglect and failure to construct a rail guard by the bridge.</p>, <p>“There is a big dam. So, in that dam, they now created a canal that was meant for irrigation. If you are coming from that area, especially when you are going to Lokoja, it is very short for us to pass through.</p>, <p>He added, “These dreaded terrorists have promised to unleash horrific attacks on our community, and we are calling on all concerned authorities to come to our aid as quickly as possible before the situation spirals out of control.”</p>, <p>The ruthless attack on the farmers by suspected terrorists has sent shockwaves throughout Zamfara State, highlighting the urgent need for heightened security measures and swift action from the government to ensure the safety and protection of its citizens.</p>, <p>All efforts to speak with the Kogi State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), Steven Dawulung to confirm the incident proved abortive as at the time of filing this report.</p>, <p>It was further learnt that the deceased victims were coming from a burial ceremony in Oga, a small community and heading back to Lokoja before the ugly incident