Tragedy struck in Enugu and Oyo states yesterday as 46 persons died in separate auto accidents. The accident in Enugu which occurred at Egede village on Ninth Mile-Nsukka Highway were a commuter bus belonging to Peace Mass Transit with number plate BENUE - XB 504 TKP and another bus owned by Enugu State Transport Company, ENTRACO, with number plate ENUGU – XL 812 UWN each conveying 15 passengers. The accident claimed 28 passengers and the drivers. Among the deceased were four discharged members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were returning to their homes after the national service. - Vanguard
So sad. May they all RIP
THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOO SAD! REST IN PEACE! these roads are a death trap, not only the roads, but the drivers, not only the drivers, but im sure they were jammed in those buses like sardines, not only that, but how many were wearing seatbelt, not only that, but how many of those drivers were legally licensed?
ReplyDeletewhat a tragedy.
how long will people continue to die like insects for just going about their daily living? NIGERIA has a long way to go.
ReplyDeletewow this is just very sad. the rate at which young ppl are dying these days is just so alarming. we really need to pray about this situation. and then also nigeria is a very lawless country, no1 cares if these drivers have certified license, every1 is corrupt including ourselves. things really have to change. but how?
ReplyDeleteThank God my gf got back to nsukka safely o.
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My heart is 2 heavy to even begin to say anything. I pray d Good Lord will give the families involved the heart to bear the loss. MAY d souls of d departed ones REST IN PEACE!
ReplyDeleteThe Government should help us dualise these expressways to further reduce these occurences. Imagine losing loved ones to an accident that could have been averted.
ReplyDeleteWhere it pains me most is that some of them are corpers who have meritoriously served their country after passing through the rigotous tertiary institution training. Haba mana! This is not fair Nigeria!
Gosh that road and that junction in particular is a death trap! Drove on it a few yrs ago some dec I went to naija had my heart jump up and down every sec...truly only God that got us back. I kept wondering who sent me to go for the trad wedding we were attending.
ReplyDeleteI pray for their families, for the Youth Corpers to have come so far only for this to happen.
I agree with Alicia. This requires not just prayers but actions and from every single Nigerian if the country is to become a better place for all too live in. My thoughts and prayers go to the families of the deceased.
ReplyDelete@ Alicia, God bless you. Well said.
ReplyDeleteGod watch over their souls! Comfort their families O Lord
ReplyDeleteMy friend died in this.Its annoying and a shame that she is gone so soon.Very sweet lady and gentle.We need to do something about our roads,they have become death traps....so so sad
ReplyDeleteIs unfortunate! My dear X-NYSC members deployed to labour market...... May their gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen..... Uba kingsley Chukwudi
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