A deadly road accident has claimed multiple lives along the Abuja-Makurdi Highway, leaving many injured and causing an outcry over reckless driving.
The tragic crash occurred on Thursday, March 13, 2025, involving a Flight Transport Company bus, which was reportedly moving at high speed before the accident.
Eyewitness Account: A Preventable Tragedy?
A shocking video from the scene shows lifeless bodies scattered on the road as bystanders cry in distress. Some victims, both men and women, lay motionless while others struggled for survival.
One witness in the video expressed regret, revealing that he had earlier noticed the driver’s dangerous speed.
“When this driver overtook us, I was complaining about his speed. This Flight Bus, I was complaining. Just look at it. I was complaining about the speed of this very driver,” the witness said.
Public Outrage Over Reckless Driving
The accident has sparked widespread anger, with many Nigerians calling for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
Social media has been flooded with reactions condemning the reckless behavior of some commercial bus drivers.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but investigations are expected to begin immediately.
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