Three soldiers sustained minor injuries following a road traffic accident involving a military vehicle and a Dangote truck along the Jamata–Koton Karfe–Abuja road in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Military sources disclosed that the incident occurred on June 17 when troops of the 12 Brigade deployed at the Pipeline area of Agboja were involved in the accident while carrying out their duties.

According to the sources, the collision resulted in minor injuries to three soldiers, who were immediately evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.

The military vehicle involved in the accident was subsequently recovered and moved to the Patrol Base in Gegu for further action and assessment.

The sources added that the injured personnel were responding well to treatment, while relevant authorities had commenced necessary procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.

No loss of life was recorded in the incident. (Zagazola, excluding headline)