Twelve people, including 10 adult males, one adult female, and one female child, tragically lost their lives in a road crash on Tuesday along the Bayamari-Geidam road in Yobe State.
The Yobe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Livinus Yilzoom, shared this information in a press release to journalists in Damaturu, the state capital.
Yilzoom stated that the crash occurred around 10:00 PM at Km 20, Chelluri village, along the Bayamari-Geidam road.
The incident involved a stationary Howo truck, registered MAG 831 ZR, owned by Dan Nene Construction Company, and a Sharon mini bus with registration number BAU 124 YF, which crashed into the truck and caught fire, burning all 12 bus occupants beyond recognition.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the immediate cause of the crash was the obstruction caused by the stationary truck, while the Sharon bus driver’s excessive speed and overload were identified as contributing factors.
Yilzoom advised motorists to avoid night travel due to poor visibility, which is worsened by the current hazy harmattan weather.
He also urged all road users to follow traffic rules and regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future.