By joshua 
Lokoja Accident: Ban Day Time Movement By Trailers, Kogi NYCN.
… Mourns Victims, commiserates with FUL
The Kogi State Chapter, National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has called on Government to Ban daytime movement of trailers on our highway.
This is as the NYCN in a statement issued to Newsmen by the State Chairman, Comr. Ben Jerry condole with the family members involved and victims of the accident.
The NYCN called for immediate government action following the tragic trailer accident on Felele Road in Lokoja that claimed the lives of students and left three others injured.
The NYCN extended it condolences to the families of the victims, urged both federal and state governments to address the frequent accidents on the hazardous stretch of road.
The NYCN highlighted the urgent need for stricter traffic regulations and enhanced safety measures to protect students of nearby institutions, including Kogi State Polytechnic and Federal University Lokoja.
“It is with profound sadness that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the devastating trailer accident in Felele”.
The accident has reignited concerns over the high rate of trailer-related crashes on Nigerian highways.
The NYCN attributed the problem to poor road design, inadequate traffic management, and reckless driving.
“This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for heightened caution and adherence to safety standards on our highways. We strongly advise against reckless driving and urge drivers, operators, and all road users to strictly follow traffic and safety regulations to prevent unnecessary loss of lives,” the State NYCN Chairman stated.