At least two students of Borno State University tragically lost their lives in a road accident involving the university staff bus and a truck on Njimtilo Road on Wednesday.
According to the State Police Command, three other students are in critical condition following the collision, which also left several others injured.
The Command’s Spokesperson, Nahum Kenneth, confirmed that the accident occurred when a large truck rammed into the university bus.
He added that emergency responders promptly evacuated the victims to the Umaru Shehu Specialist Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Kenneth stated, “The bus carrying 30 students along Njimtilo Road was involved in a fatal accident with a truck. A male and a female student lost their lives, while three others are currently unconscious at the hospital. Efforts are underway to provide care for the injured. Around 20 other students are receiving treatment for injuries of varying severity, while other students escaped the accident unscathed.”
Reports also indicated that the university bus sustained significant damage during the crash.
This incident follows another tragic event in Borno State in September, where a boat accident along Maiduguri Road claimed the lives of a five-month-old infant, two children, and one adult.
