12 Killed, 8 Injured In Imo Road Accident

The Imo State Police Command has launched an probe into a fatal centrifugal mishap that claimed 12 lives and injured 8 persons.

The mishap occurred connected 7th September 2025, astatine astir 2100 hours, on Owerri/Onitsha Road Hill, aft Njaba Bridge.

This was made known done a connection made disposable to newsmen by the constabulary nationalist relations officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye.

“The tragic clang progressive a state tanker motortruck with registration fig T 16716 LA, bearing the inscription NUPENG, which was driving against postulation (one-way), and a commuter autobus with registration fig ABB 79 BX, transporting members of Jehovah’s Witness Church from Anambra State to Agwa colony successful Imo State.

“Regrettably, 12 persons mislaid their lives successful the accident, 8 adults and 4 children portion 8 persons were injured. The deceased person been evacuated and deposited astatine Ogbaku Mortuary portion the injured persons are receiving attraction astatine Divine Hospital Awo-Omamma. Wreckage connected the roadworthy has been cleared and escaped travel of postulation restored by a squad of constabulary unit led by the DPO of Awo-Omamma successful synergy with Road Safety personnel.”

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, expressed heavy condolences to the bereaved families, wished the injured persons speedy betterment and warned motorists against reckless practices specified arsenic driving against traffic, excessive speeding, and negligence.

According to him, these remained starring causes of fatal roadworthy accidents. He urged each roadworthy users to prioritize safety, obey postulation regulations, and thrust responsibly to safeguard lives and property.

The connection stressed that further updates volition beryllium communicated arsenic investigations progress. “Members of the nationalist who whitethorn person utile accusation are encouraged to interaction the nearest constabulary presumption oregon telephone 08148024755, 08034773600.”