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Truck's Brakes Fail, Kills 5, Injures Others During Easter Celebration In Gombe (6271 Views)

Infoguy666: 9:48pm On Apr 21

A devastating accident during an Easter celebration in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and left eight others injured, leading to widespread public anger and violent demonstrations, News360 Nigeria reports.

In a statement released on Monday, the Gombe State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred when a trailer truck carrying grains from Adamawa State to Gombe experienced brake failure.

The driver lost control, ploughing into a crowd of Easter celebrants in Billiri town. The accident also injured several Muslim residents who happened to be nearby at the time.

The tragic event has ignited unrest in the area, as residents voiced their frustrations over what they described as preventable negligence.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and have promised swift action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Police spokesperson DSP Buhari Abdullahi, who issued the statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, Bello Yahaya psc+, confirmed that the accident resulted in the deaths of two men and three women.

Eight other victims were rushed to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, and the General Hospital in Billiri, where they are currently receiving treatment and reported to be in stable condition.

In the wake of the incident, tensions flared in the town. Aggrieved youths reportedly set the trailer ablaze, looted shops, and stormed the Billiri Divisional Police Headquarters. The protesters threw stones and other objects at officers, resulting in injuries to the Divisional Police Officer and several personnel.

Police operatives from Billiri Division responded swiftly to the emergency and helped restore order, the Command said. Security presence has since been reinforced to prevent any further breakdown of law and order.

“The Command condemns the act of lawlessness and urges residents to remain calm and allow the law to take its course. Investigations are currently ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” the statement read.

Commissioner Bello Yahaya extended his condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.

He also appealed to of the public to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely as investigations proceed.

https://news360ng.com/easter-tragedy-truck-crash-kills-five-in-gombe-injures-several-others/

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lionphil(m): 4:55am On Apr 22

God help us!

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Davidorf07(m): 5:05am On Apr 22

RIP to those that lost their lives

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Kaa4(m): 5:07am On Apr 22

RIP to the dead. I hope the driver did not escape

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fman(m): 5:07am On Apr 22

RIP beautiful ladies

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benuejosh: 5:10am On Apr 22

Why burn the vehicle? The incident is a sad one but burning the vehicle won't bring back the dead.

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Chenzy(m): 5:26am On Apr 22

RIP to the dead..the trailer drivers should be checking their break systems often and drink less alcohol to stay focus on driving

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Jay1jay2: 5:40am On Apr 22

Rip

favour32(m): 5:48am On Apr 22

South to complete 8 years.
Rip to all who lost their lives.

Originalsly: 5:54am On Apr 22

Hmmm...... two natural beauties ... gone. I do agree with burning the truck... the owner must not go scot-free. I do agree with attacking the Police ...they need to be stoned. Now fear will make them take action ... hopefully...to set up check points to ensure the trucks are road worthy before moving on.Police will always make big promises after an accident but never follow through ...because there are no consequences. They need to face consequences.

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Godswillu(m): 5:57am On Apr 22

this is really sad.
may theirs souls rest in peace.

bewla(m): 6:02am On Apr 22

Can't government make policies that will control all this meaningless waste of life

EVENE7: 6:11am On Apr 22

Too bad

adecz: 6:15am On Apr 22

Tension everywhere 😬

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kennyz247(m): 6:18am On Apr 22

Rip to the dead

LARRYOBRAIN(m): 6:21am On Apr 22

It is a yearly ritual for this to happen in Gombe during Easter celebration. Rip to the dead.

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seanery: 6:38am On Apr 22

WEITING CARRY DEM COMOT DEY FIND FOR OUTSIDE.
ABI DEM WAN FOLLOW JESUS DIE NII.

isaiahgists: 7:24am On Apr 22

Kai this is sad

DadojoReloaded(m): 7:25am On Apr 22

All these incidents can be drastically reduced only if a legislation can be made, mandating trucks to ply the road only at night. Especially fuel tankers, they should only move between the hours of 7pm and 6am.

Parrot69: 7:39am On Apr 22

I thought Gombe is a Muslim state? shocked

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