Eight students of the University of Jos have been k!lled in a road crash opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The accident which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025, involved a trailer and a bus carrying students of the University of Jos.
According to eyewitnesses, eleven people were on board the bus.
They stated that seven were pronounced d3ad at the scene, and another victim later d!ed in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight.
The eyewitnesses said the bus was speeding and engaged in wrongful overtaking, which caused the driver to lose control, resulting in the crash.
Three others are receiving treatment at the hospital, and all the victims were males.
The Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Peter Longsan, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday.
“Today, 11th December 2025, FRSC Plateau State Sector Command received a distress call at about 0230 hours, reporting a road traffic crash opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road, Jos. The crash involved two vehicles, a trailer and a bus. Eleven people were on board the bus and were said to be students of the University of Jos. On arrival, seven people were suspected to be d3ad on the spot, and they were eventually certified d3ad by a doctor. Another victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total number of deceased to eight. Three others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. All victims were males,” the statement read.
Also reacting, the Sector Commander of FRSC Plateau, Olajide Mogaji, urged motorists, especially drivers, to avoid night trips, excessive speed, dangerous driving, driving under the influence, and driving when fatigued or unwell, noting that these are major causes of fatalities in road crashes.
“The government needs you alive and wants you to enjoy life to the fullest this festive season and beyond,” he said.
He further urged members of the public to call the FRSC toll-free emergency number 122 to report crashes or other road emergencies.
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