Four National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and two others lost their lives in a devastating road crash involving a military gun truck and a commercial bus in Adamawa State on Wednesday. The tragic incident occurred at Narehi in Girei Local Government Area along the Girei-Song Road, leaving authorities and communities in mourning. The collision, which resulted in a fiery explosion and the overturning of the bus, claimed the lives of all five passengers aboard the vehicle, including four corps members serving in the state.
According to Suleiman Nguroje, the spokesman for the Adamawa State Police Command, the military gun truck was traveling from Gombi to Yola when it collided head-on with a commercial Hummer bus. The bus, which was carrying five passengers from Yola to Mubi, flipped over and immediately burst into flames. Preliminary investigations confirmed that the impact was severe enough to cause the vehicle to catch fire within seconds, leaving no chance for survival for those inside.
Among the deceased were Suleuman Juliet and Usman Shuaibu, both NYSC members from Kaduna State. The identities of the other two corps members are still being verified by authorities. The police also confirmed that one military personnel attached to the gun truck died in the accident. All bodies have been moved to the Specialist Hospital in Yola for proper identification and documentation.
The police command has launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash, including the speed and condition of both vehicles at the time of impact. Efforts are underway to notify the families of the victims and provide necessary support. The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the NYSC, urging all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.
This incident underscores the dangers of poor road safety and reckless driving in Nigeria, especially on highways with limited traffic control. The loss of young lives, including those serving their country through the NYSC, has sparked widespread grief and calls for improved road safety measures. As investigations continue, the nation mourns the lives cut short and hopes for better protection for travelers on Nigerian roads.
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