Eight male students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) don lose their lives for one serious motor accident wey happen early Thursday morning for Zaria Road, opposite Unity Bank, for inside Jos.
The accident involve one trailer and one bus wey dey carry the students. According to eyewitnesses, 11 people dey inside the bus, and the crash happen around 2:30am.
How the Accident Happen
People wey see the incident talk say the bus dey overspeed and the driver try do wrongful overtaking. Na during this risky attempt the driver lose control, and the bus jam the trailer, causing the heavy crash.
Seven of the students die for the spot. Later for hospital, another victim give up, making the total number of deaths eight. The remaining three victims dey hospital dey receive treatment, and all of them be male students.
The accident throw the whole UNIJOS community and families of the victims into shock and deep sorrow, as many still dey celebrate the near end of academic activities for the year.
FRSC Confirm the Crash
The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for Plateau, Peter Longsan, confirm the matter inside official statement.
He explain say FRSC receive distress call around 2:30am and their patrol team rush go the scene immediately.
Longsan talk say:
When our team reach there, seven people already don die. Doctor later confirm them dead, and another person wey we rush go hospital still die later.
He add say all the victims be UNIJOS students wey dey board the bus.
Cause of Death: Speed & Wrongful Overtaking
Reports from eyewitnesses match the FRSC findings, the bus driver dey drive too fast and try overtake when road no clear. That single move turn to tragedy.
FRSC warn again say night journeys, overspeeding, and dangerous driving na major reasons why many Nigerians dey die for road accidents.
FRSC Sector Commander Warn Motorists
Reacting to the sad incident, the Sector Commander of FRSC Plateau State, Olajide Mogaji, send strong warning to all drivers, especially during the festive season wey dey come.
He beg motorists make dem avoid:
- Overspeeding
- Night travel
- Driving when dem don tired
- Driving under influence of alcohol
- Driving when dem no feel well
Mogaji talk say:
Government need una alive. Abeg drive safely so you fit enjoy this festive season with your family.
He also remind the public say FRSC get toll-free emergency number 122 to report accidents or any road wahala.
Public Reaction
The death of the students don spark heavy reactions from social media users and Jos residents, with many calling for:
- Better drivers’ training
- Stricter checks on commercial bus drivers
- More enforcement for night-time road regulations
The University of Jos community don also begin mourn their students, as many classmates and schoolmates express heartbreak over the sudden loss.
Conclusion
This tragic accident serve as another reminder say reckless driving fit destroy lives within seconds. As Nigerians dey prepare for end-of-year travels and celebrations, FRSC dey beg everybody make dem put safety first.
Road no dey forgive mistake, and life no get duplicate. Stay safe.
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