BREAKING NEWS : Trailer loses control, kills 10 people in Aba [PHOTOS

 On Thursday, the 3rd day of February, a trailer driver lost control at Ogbor Hill (WaterSide) Bridge in Aba, Abia state, and rammed into a busy trade centre.

Reports show that the accident involved a 40-feet container with textile materials .

Ten people have been confirmed dead and others sustained injuries. 

Police and men of the state Transport Management Scheme, otherwise known as TIMAS, were seen alongside other people trying to assist the victims.

Meanwhile, the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the immediate closure of the abattoir/cattle market and the Ahia Adele market.  The closure was disclosed in a press release signed by the State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, John Okiyi Kalu, and forwarded to DAILY POST on Thursday. It says, "all those currently doing business in the above markets, abAdeler should immediately relocate to the following locations; New Omuma Uzor Abattoir in Ukwa West, and Good morning Market, Aba, for those currently in Ahia Udele..."

The governor had also directed the Ministry of Homeland Security to work with relevant security agencies to ensure compliance. "While we morn with those who lost loved ones in the unfortunate incident which occurred earlier today, it is important to state that the Ministry of Trade and Investment had long commenced processes to relocate the markets in line with public health advice received from the Ministry of Environment and other relevant agencies."