Seven killed in Taraba road accident

A motor accident involving an 18-seater bus at Sauwa community in Taraba state has claimed the lives of seven individuals.

The victims were reportedly returning to Jalingo from the Kurmi local government area, where they had attended the burial ceremony of a traditional monarch.

According to eyewitnesses, the tyre of the 18-seater bus burst while in motion, causing the vehicle to somersault.

The incident has being confirmed by the council’s chairman of Sauwa community, Musa Mahmoud, who says two of the victims died at the spot, while the other five died at the Bali general hospital, where they were transported for medical treatment.