Benue Links Nigeria Limited has provided further details regarding the case of a passenger who died while travelling aboard one of its buses, addressing public concerns about the efforts made to locate the deceased’s family.

In a statement issued by the company’s management, Benue Links said the contact information provided by the passenger for relatives could not be reached despite several attempts by the company.

According to the statement, this challenge led management to seek public assistance through social media platforms in order to identify and contact the family members.

The company announced that the deceased passenger’s family has now been successfully located and informed.

Benue Links further stated that it facilitated the transportation of the corpse to Korinya, the deceased’s hometown.

The company added that the body was deposited in a morgue and that all associated morgue fees were paid pending burial arrangements to be determined by the family.

Management expressed appreciation to members of the public for their concern, support and cooperation throughout the process.

The company also reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare, dignity and respectful treatment of its passengers and customers.

While the company’s statement provides details of the actions it says were taken following the passenger’s death, no additional information was provided regarding the cause of death, the passenger’s identity, or the circumstances that led to the medical emergency during the journey.

A stationary saloon car was destroyed by fire at the Polaris Bank Tower on Lagos Island, on Thursday, prompting an emergency response from the State Fire and Rescue Service.

The incident occurred on the third floor of the 17-storey building located at 61/65 Broad Street, which also serves as a parking facility.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the distress call was received at about 11:33 a.m., leading to the immediate deployment of firefighters from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu Fire Stations.

According to the agency, the responders swiftly contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to other vehicles and sections of the building.

“The incident was reported at approximately 11:33 hours and involved a stationary saloon car parked on the 3rd floor of the 17-storey building, which serves as a parking facility.”

The fire service said the prompt intervention averted what could have escalated into a more serious incident within the busy commercial district.

“The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully extinguished a fire outbreak that occurred on the 3rd floor of the Polaris Bank Building, located at 61/65 Broad Street, Lagos Island,” the statement said.

Authorities confirmed that the damage was limited to the affected vehicle and its immediate surroundings.

“The only damage recorded was to the affected vehicle and its immediate surroundings. No casualties or injuries were reported.”

The agency added that the operation was successfully concluded and normal activities have resumed in the area.

“The firefighting operation has been successfully concluded, and normalcy has been fully restored to the area.”

The Nasarawa State Police Command has intensified enforcement of vehicle registration regulations across the state, leading to the impoundment of 27 vehicles and the prosecution of 19 motorists for various offences related to unregistered and defaced number plates.
The enforcement exercise, the Command said, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and support crime prevention through strict compliance with vehicle identification laws.

According to the Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement released on Thursday, 18th June, 2026, those arraigned were charged with offences ranging from driving unregistered vehicles and using covered or defaced number plates to operating vehicles with unauthorized foreign registration plates and displaying manufacturer logos instead of approved registration numbers.

Nansel explained that the operation followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, ordering a nationwide crackdown on vehicles operating in violation of registration laws.

He noted that unregistered vehicles and obscured number plates pose significant security concerns, as they are frequently used by criminal elements to conceal identities and evade law enforcement agencies.

Speaking on the exercise, the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa State, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, directed officers and operatives to sustain enforcement efforts across all parts of the state.

He stressed that the initiative was designed to improve public safety rather than punish law-abiding citizens.

According to the police commissioner, “the initiative is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding citizens but to enhance public safety and strengthen crime prevention efforts.”

Mohammed urged vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and fitted with valid and clearly visible number plates at all times.

He warned that motorists found violating the relevant laws would continue to face arrest and prosecution as the Command remains committed to enforcing compliance.

The Police Command further appealed for public cooperation, noting that effective enforcement of vehicle registration laws is essential to combating crime and improving security across the state.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, while assuring residents that measures aimed at enhancing security would be sustained.