Trucks Crush Four to Death in Nasarawa-Eggon Carnival Accident

-
Sports Safiu Kehinde No fewer than four people have been crushed to death in a tragic accident involving three trucks at the annual Eggon carnival in Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area (LGA), Nasarawa State. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Nasarawa Sector. According to Yahaya Sabo-Adikwu, the FRSC Sector Commander, the accident happened on Sunday. Click Here to Read More News One of the trucks reportedly rammed into a procession from the Palace of Aren Eggon, Paramount Ruler of the Eggon people, to Eggon Community Secondary School, venue of the annual carnival. Sabo-Adikwu said that apart from the four deaths, several others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were receiving treatment at the Nassarawa-Eggon General Hospital. The FRSC Sector Commander, who attributed the accident to reckless driving, said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Lafia.Meanwhile, an eyewitness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the truck lost control and rammed into the carnival procession near the Eggon Community Secondary School, venue of the carnival, while two other rammed into the accident from the rear. More Hot News — Click Here The eyewitness said that the driver of the trucks were reckless and called for a thorough investigation into the matter. He emphasised the need for drivers, especially those driving articulated vehicles to undergo drug tests before being allowed to drive on Nigerian roads

Comments

🗞️Jblnews said…
Rip to them😭😭
2 January 2026 at 05:26
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Zimbabwe teacher arrested over viral video with teen student

-
Image
A 33-year-old Zimbabwean woman living in the United States, Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge , has begun trial in Harare over allegations that she unlawfully engaged in conduct involving a 16-year-old boy in Glen View.According to prosecutors, the incident allegedly occurred on August 2, during Makedenge’s visit to Zimbabwe. Authorities say the teenager later informed his sister, who alerted their mother, leading to the matter being reported to police and resulting in Makedenge’s arrest.She was released on US$100 bail, and her trial opened this week at the Harare Magistrates Court. Click Here to Read More News Read Latest Breaking Headlines More Hot News — Click Here Trending Stories Right Now View More Updates The case has drawn widespread public attention, particularly following Zimbabwe’s recent legal reforms that officially set the age of consent at 18.Legal experts have emphasized that under current law, ...
Read more

Drama as residents 'torture' 50-year-old man for allegedly sleeping with a sheep

-
Image
A disturbing video has surfaced online that captures a man believed to be in his 50s being subjected to torture after being accused of sleeping with a sheep. WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW In the video, which made waves online on January 23, 2026, the man was seen kneeling while carrying a stone.Per the caption that accompanied the video on X, it noted that the man whose name is withheld was allegedly caught having sexual intercourse with a sheep in the Ashanti Region.Also in the video, the sheep was tied around the man's waist as he pleaded for forgiveness.Meanwhile, the video has triggered massive reactions on social media.While some netizens are calling for the man to be arrested, others have noted that a harsh punishment should be imposed on him to avoid future occurrences.Meanwhile, watch as family of taxi driver murdered at Tetegu recounts incident:
Read more