Road crash kills 20 people in Nigeria’s Plateau state
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A catastrophic multi-vehicle crash has left 20 people dead along a vital corridor in north-central Nigeria. The collision occurred on Friday afternoon on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road, which serves as a major thoroughfare connecting Plateau to Abuja, the capital. Four distinct vehicles were caught in the sudden disaster. […]
A devastating multi-vehicle accident claimed the lives of 20 individuals along a crucial route in Nigeria's Plateau state on Friday. The collision occurred on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road, a key link between Plateau and Abuja, the nation's capital. The wreckage involved four separate vehicles: a truck, a car, a bus, and a motorcycle.
Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash. Initial reports suggest brake failure and subsequent loss of control as potential contributing factors. The emergency response team swiftly arrived on the scene to secure the area and provide assistance to the survivors.
Among the 25 people involved, 23 were males and 2 were females. While five individuals sustained injuries, 20 males tragically lost their lives. The crash highlights the persistent crisis of transportation safety in Nigeria, a country where road accidents are alarmingly common. Poor road maintenance and widespread disregard for traffic regulations contribute to this troubling trend.
According to federal statistics, 10,446 accidents resulted in 5,289 deaths in 2025 alone. The grim situation has continued into the new year, with at least 1,347 fatalities reported in the first quarter of 2026. As local communities grieve the loss of lives in this recent tragedy, transportation advocates stress the need for sustained political commitment, rigorous enforcement of vehicle standards, and urgent investments in vital road maintenance to achieve lasting reform.
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