BREAKING: 5 dead, 7 injured as bus taking UNIUYO students to NYSC camp crashes
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jul 28, 2021
At least five students of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) have died and another seven are fighting for their lives after a bus conveying them to Katsina state crashed.
The prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) departed the federal university in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Tuesday evening before their vehicle tumbled in Abuja.
READ ALSO: Why 'I Feel Insulted' - Pastor Kingsley Blasts Ministers Over Viral Bible Tattoo
One of the occupants in the vehicle, speaking from a hospital where the injured were taken to, said the crash left two students headless while another was completely smashed.
READ ALSO: How Nigerian Army Foiled Shocking Attempt to Sell Day-Old Baby for 3 Million in Calabar
The cause of the accident remains unknown, and FIRST REPORTS has yet to get a word from the UNIUYO management.
READ ALSO: OMICRON: NPHDA Commence Administration Of COVID-19 Booster Shots In Nigeria | DETAILS
The cause of the accident remains unknown.
A source with direct knowledge of the matter said the students who assembled at the main gate of the institution took off at about 4 pm on 27 July, on the same day the 2021 Batch 'B' Stream Orientation Course was set to begin.
READ ALSO: HOW to Prevent Snake Attacks and What to Do Immediately After a Snake Bite | READ DETAILS
The source said that about three buses - registered with the institution - had already departed for Katsina, before the one that would later crash set out.
READ ALSO: W0W! See what NASS Gets from 2021 Appropriation Bill
We understand that students opted for the latter bus - which was not recognised by the UNIUYO - as the fare was cheaper.
READ ALSO: Why Violence Is Rising In Relationships - Ifenkili Podcast Exposes Hidden Signs | WATCH VIDEO
More to come ...
READ ALSO: Why Doris Ogala Is Demanding 1bn From Pastor Chris Okafor | READ DETAILS
FIRST REPORTS
Related Stories
[VIDEO] Convoy Recklessness in Akwa Ibom Sparks Outrage as Victim Speaks Out, Sends an Open Letter to Gov Eno
Why 'I Feel Insulted' - Pastor Kingsley Blasts Ministers Over Viral Bible Tattoo
HOW to Prevent Snake Attacks and What to Do Immediately After a Snake Bite | READ DETAILS
How Nigerian Army Foiled Shocking Attempt to Sell Day-Old Baby for 3 Million in Calabar
Why Doris Ogala Is Demanding 1bn From Pastor Chris Okafor | READ DETAILS
Why Violence Is Rising In Relationships - Ifenkili Podcast Exposes Hidden Signs | WATCH VIDEO
""
— Thompson Nsisongabasi