by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
Eight students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have been confirmed dead in a crash involving two vehicles – a trailer and a bus – conveying the students going back to school.
On 11th December, 2025, The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau State Sector Command received a distress call at about 0230 hours, reporting a road traffic crash that occurred opposite Unity Bank along Zaria Road, Jos.
A statement to this effect was signed and issued to newsmen in Jos on Thursday, Signed by: SRC Peter Y. Longsan, who is Superintendent Route Commander Public Educations Officer, for: Sector Commander.
It stated that, “The crash involved two vehicles, a trailer and a bus. Eleven people were on board the bus, and were said to be students of University of Jos.”
The statement averred that, “On arrival, seven people were suspected to be dead on the spot, as they were eventually certified to be dead by the doctor. Another victim died in the hospital, bringing the total number of the deceased to eight, while three others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. All victims were males.”
An eye witness testified that the bus was on a high speed and engaged in wrongful overtaking, which led to loss of control and the eventual crash.
“Meanwhile, a detail investigation is still ongoing. The Sector Commander FRSC Plateau Corps Commander, Olajide E Mogaji, calls on the motoring public, most especially drivers, to desist from night trips.
“They should also avoid excessive speed and dangerous driving, driving under the influence, and driving when sick or fatigued, as they are the major causes of fatalities in an advent of crash.
“The government needs you alive, and wants you to live life to the fullest in this festive season and beyond.”
The Sector Commander further admonished members of the public to call FRSC toll-free Emergency Number 122 to report crashes or other road emergencies.