Four NYSC members and soldier die in Adamawa road accident
Four members of the National Youth Service Corps and a soldier lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Yola–Mubi road in Adamawa State. The incident involved a military gun truck and a commercial bus, resulting in a fatal collision. Suleiman Juliet and Usman Shuaibu, both from Kaduna State, were among the NYSC members who died. The Adamawa State Police Command and emergency responders have confirmed and responded to the incident.
What we know
- The accident happened along the Narehi area of Girei/Song Local Government Area.
- A military gun truck and a commercial Hummer bus were involved in a head-on collision, causing the bus to flip over and catch fire.
- All five occupants of the bus were burnt to death, including four NYSC members.
- Suleiman Juliet (female) and Usman Shuaibu (male), both from Kaduna State, were identified among the deceased NYSC members.
- The Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, expressed condolences to the families, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the NYSC.
