15 passengers burnt to d3ath in Niger State auto crash

Fifteen passengers were burnt to d3ath when an 18-seater bus was involved in a fatal road crash along the Enagi-Cistain Duma Road in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.

The accident occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at a sharp bend around Costain Duma, where the bus reportedly caught fire, trapping the passengers inside.

An eyewitness, Ahmed Ndagana, who confirmed the incident, said the vehicle was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash, leaving the occupants with little chance of escape.

According to him, about 15 passengers were burnt to d3ath inside the vehicle, while the circumstances surrounding the crash were still being established.

Although the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the d3ath toll, details about the identities of the victims and the exact cause of the crash were not immediately available.

Ndagana urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to exercise greater caution when navigating sharp bends, especially during the rainy season when road conditions can become hazardous.

He commended the FRSC and local volunteers for their prompt intervention following the crash.

It was learnt that the remains of the 15 victims were later given a mass burial in the area.

At the time of filing this report, further details from the police were not immediately available.