One person has been confirmed dead and 18 others injured following a road traffic crash involving a Toyota Hummer bus along the Yola–Kano highway in Adamawa State.
The accident involved a Toyota Hummer bus with registration number BLD 471 XL, which was transporting 19 occupants, including the driver.
The passengers comprised 14 men and five women.
Confirming the incident, the Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Numan, Assistant Corps Commander Idi Timothy, said the lone fatality was a passenger, a citizen of the Republic of Cameroon, who succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
“Unfortunately, one passenger died as a result of the injuries sustained, while 18 others were rescued alive and taken to the General Hospital in Numan for treatment,” Timothy said.
He explained that emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene and evacuated the injured victims for medical attention.
According to the FRSC commander, preliminary findings indicated that over-speeding was the primary cause of the accident.
“Our investigation so far points to excessive speed as the major factor that led to the crash,” he noted, warning motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
Timothy also revealed that ₦40,000 and 300,000 CFA francs belonging to the deceased were recovered from the scene and handed over to his family.
“The recovered cash was officially documented and released to the victim’s relatives, while the body was also handed over for burial,” he added.
A family member, Abdulrazak Bilyaminu, who identified himself as the deceased’s younger brother, confirmed the death while receiving the recovered money.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to improving road safety across the state and urged motorists to drive responsibly to prevent avoidable loss of lives and property.
