Four members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) died in a road accident in Adamawa State on Wednesday at approximately 1:50 pm. The crash occurred on the Girei–Song Highway in Girei–Song Local Government Area and involved a military gun truck and a commercial Toyota bus known as a Hummer. The military vehicle was travelling from Gombi to Yola, while the bus was conveying five passengers from Yola to Mubi. Eyewitnesses reported that the collision caused the bus to catch fire, leading to the deaths of all passengers on board.
Adamawa State Police Command spokesperson, SP Suleiman Ngurore, confirmed the incident on Thursday. He stated, "Tragically, all five passengers aboard the Hummer bus were burnt to death after the vehicle caught fire following the collision." According to preliminary identification, four of the deceased were NYSC members posted to Adamawa State. Two of the victims were identified as Suleiman Juliet and Usman Shuaibu, both from Kaduna State. The fifth fatality was a soldier from the military vehicle.
Emergency responders and police operatives arrived at the scene promptly after the crash. The bodies were taken to Specialist Hospital, Yola, for processing. SP Ngurore said efforts were ongoing to identify the remaining victims and notify their families. Investigations into the cause of the accident are still underway, with further updates expected as findings emerge.
Students on national service in Adamawa must demand official confirmation before resuming movement along the Girei–Song Highway. Families of victims should contact the Adamawa State Police Command for updates on identification and next steps.
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