Eight UNIJOS students die in Plateau road crash

FILE: FRSC officials at an accident scene

Eight people have been killed in a road crash opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, involving a trailer and a bus carrying students of the University of Jos.

Eyewitnesses said eleven people were on board the bus.

They stated that seven were pronounced dead at the scene, and another victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight.

According to them, 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.

Longsan said, “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 dead on the spot, and they were eventually certified dead 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.”

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.