The Sector Commander Corps Commander Innocent Tommy Etuk has restated the commitment of the Corps in maintaining a zero tolerance against reckless driving, particularly by truck drivers along Odukpani-Itu road in respect to the incessant cases of fatal crashes and avoidable loss of lives along that stretch. Following the recent crash involving students of the University Of Cross River ( UNICROSS) leaving four victims death, six injured and on admission in Aruba hospital and UCTH respectively, Sector Commander described the actions of some truck drivers as devastating and avoidable noting that, brake failure, wrongful overtaking, excessive speed and loss of control by heavy duty vehicles have continued to account for multiple deaths and injuries on the highways. While strongly condemning the bad driving behaviour of the truck drivers, the Sector Commander further called on all relevant stakeholders to partner with the FRSC in concerting efforts geared towards promoting strict enforce...
The Management, staff, students and the entire University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) community have received with profound sadness the news of a tragic road accident involving twenty-four (24) students and one (1) staff member of the University. The students, mostly members of the executive body of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), were returning from an official assignment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, when the unfortunate incident occurred at Odukpani Local Government Area. Regrettably, the accident claimed the lives of three students and one staff member. The deceased have been identified as Comrade Solomon Uya, Director of Sports of the Students’ Union Government; Comrade Lucky Erim, Department of Chemistry and President of the Faculty of Physical Sciences Students’ Association as well as President of Presidents; Comrade Favour Darlington of the Department of Educational Management; and Mr. Anthony Arikpo, the driver of the vehicle and a staff member of the University. Su...