A 54-year-old officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, identified as Mr Etteng Ise, has died following a lone motor accident along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River State, according to Vanguard News. The report states that the crash involved only his vehicle, though details surrounding the cause of the accident were not provided. The incident adds to concerns about road safety on major highways in the region.

The Federal Road Safety Corps has urged communities and passengers in Nigeria to take action against reckless driving after 60 people died in road crashes in Osun State. An official identified as Adebayo advised passengers to insist that dangerous drivers stop their journeys and to report them promptly to the nearest FRSC patrol team or police for appropriate intervention. The appeal forms part of broader efforts to reduce fatalities on Nigerian roads, according to PM News.

Lagos police say four suspects have been arrested after a man was killed by a mob following a road crash. According to police spokesperson Adebisi, the command is treating the death as homicide and has transferred the investigation to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, for further inquiry and appropriate legal action. The victim’s identity and a motive beyond the collision were not provided.

The Department of Transport has issued warnings regarding the dangers of driving in winter conditions, emphasizing that the cold weather can make roads more hazardous. This reminder comes as the cold persists, highlighting the need for caution among drivers.

Political tensions in Osun State have increased following the killing of a member of the Accord Party and the death of an APC campaigner in a truck crash. These incidents occur in the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for August 15.

Sen. Baba Tela, the immediate former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, has tragically lost two of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal motor crash. The incident occurred on Saturday when their vehicle crashed on the Bauchi-Azare road while they were returning to Bauchi from Azare.