An accident involving a DAF tanker and a motorcyclist has killed two and injured another along the Lapai-Lambata Road in Niger State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday and it involved a tanker with registration number MNA 356 XB and a Bajaj motorcycle ridden by one Baba Tanaye, along with two passengers, Abdullahi Tanaye and Abdulfahunu Isah.

According to a statement by signed by Wasiu A. Abiodun, Niger State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the motorcycle attempted to overtake a vehicle ahead and was hit by the tanker, causing the rider and passengers to fall under the oncoming truck.

Unfortunately, the two passengers died on the spot, while the rider sustained serious injuries and was referred to IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna.

The statement further added that the tanker driver escaped from the scene.

The statement reads, “On 30/10/2024 at about 0700hrs, there occurred an accident along Lapai-Lambata road involving a DAF tanker truck with Reg. No. MNA 356 XB and a Bajaj motorcycle ridden by one Baba Tanaye of Lapai and two passengers; Abdullahi Tanaye and Abdulfahunu Isah.

“A preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle attempted to overtake a vehicle ahead, and the motorcycle was hit by the vehicle through the side, the rider and passengers fell under the oncoming truck. Unfortunately, the two passengers died on the spot while the rider sustained serious injury and referred to IBB Specialist Hospital Minna

“The vehicle escaped from the scene, while the tanker driver sympathized with the family. The incident is under investigation, frantic efforts are being made to apprehend the driver of the said vehicle.”
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