Abuja, March 20, 2025(NAN) The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has expressed sadness over the accident that occurred near Karu bridge in Abuja, in which 10 lives were lost and 14 vehicles destroyed.
Mercy Aminu, FCT Mayor of AGN in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, described the incident as a rude shock and a terrible loss of lives.
Reports have it that a cement-laden articulated vehicle lost control of its brakes on Wednesday night, ramming into vehicles at the bridge portion of the ever-busy Abuja-Keffi Expressway, resulting in the loss of lives.
The AGN chief while commiserating with the victims and their relatives, called for precautionary measures to forestall future occurrence.
“It is very sad that innocent Nigerians, going home from their daily activities, have to die that way. As guild, we are deeply shocked.
“We commiserate with those wounded and others that lost their loved ones and pray to God to grant the souls of the departed eternal rest.
“We urge relevant authorities to put measures in place so that this tragic development will not be experienced again.
“We have directed an immediate check on all AGN members residing within the affected area to ensure their safety and well-being. We pray everyone is safe and sound,” Aminu said.
The incident, which occurred at about 7 p.m., on Wednesday sent panic among residents of the nation’s capital.
Hundreds of people were stranded while many others trekked to their various destinations. (NAN)
