GOMBE — The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has confirmed that five people lost their lives while 13 others sustained injuries in a lone truck accident along the Billiri-Gombe Road in Gombe State.
The Sector Commander of FRSC in Gombe, Mr. Samson Kaura, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the crash occurred around 7:20 a.m. on Sunday at Tashan Gona, in Billiri town, Billiri Local Government Area.
According to him, 18 individuals—comprising eight male adults and 10 female adults—were involved in the accident. Among them, five people (two males and three females) were killed, while 13 others (10 females and three males) suffered various degrees of injuries, including fractures and open wounds.
Kaura said the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the General Hospital in Billiri, while the injured were taken to Amana Clinic, Lafiya Clinic, General Hospital Billiri, and Gombe Specialist Hospital for medical treatment.
He attributed the cause of the accident to speed violations and urged motorists to adhere to the 30 km/h speed limit in built-up areas to reduce crashes and fatalities. He also disclosed that the truck driver has been arrested by the Billiri Police Division and will face prosecution.
In a related development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Gombe State, Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the incident, noting that the crash caused tension in the community. He explained that the victims were part of the last group returning from Easter prayers when the truck, reportedly loaded with grains, ran into them.
Angry residents set the vehicle ablaze and attempted to lynch the driver, but he was rescued by security operatives. Abdullahi assured that normalcy has since returned to the area, and motorists are now freely using the road.
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