Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Sources say, the vehicle had been pursued by FRSC officials after allegedly trying to evade inspection, suggesting the chase may have contributed to the fatal crash.

Attempts to get a response from the FRSC in Keffi were unsuccessful.

The office opposite Nasarawa State University Keffi was deserted at the time of the visit, and the victims' bodies have yet to be evacuated, The News Chronicle gathered.

As of press time, authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The News Chronicle....