Six Lives Lost In Tragic Yobe Road Accident Near Damagum, Nine Others Injured

In a tragic road incident in Yobe State, at least six individuals lost their lives, and nine others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a collision that occurred near Damagum Bus Stop in the Fune Local Government Area on Sunday.

An eyewitness, Abubakar Jajere, reported that the accident involved an 18-seater commercial bus. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle after striking a roadside pedestrian brick, which led to the horrific crash.

Emergency responders from the Yobe State Emergency Medical Ambulance Services (YEMABUS) arrived promptly at the scene, providing urgent medical aid. The deceased and injured victims were initially transported to General Hospital Damagum and later referred to the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu, located approximately 60 kilometers from the crash site.

🏥 The Yobe State University Teaching Hospital remains a critical referral center for accident victims in the region. For more on their services, visit the hospital’s official page.

Meanwhile, the Yobe State Road Traffic Management Agency (YOROTA) has issued a public warning emphasizing the dangers of overspeeding, especially on highways in rural areas.

In an official statement, the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Musa Ali Maigari, urged motorists to adhere to road safety regulations to prevent such unfortunate events in the future.

📌 Tip for Safer Driving: Learn more about how overspeeding contributes to road crashes in Nigeria from the Federal Road Safety Corps — a trusted and authoritative national agency.