GOMBE EASTER TRAGEDY: TRAILER KILLS FIVE AND GOVERNOR PROMISE JUSTICE


Report by hauwa Ibrahim.

 According to channels, A somber Easter celebration turned tragic on Monday when a trailer transporting goods rammed into a group of worshippers during a procession along the Gombe–Yola Federal Highway in the Billiri Local Government Area of the state.

The state police confirmed that the accident claimed five lives (two males and three females) and left several others injured.

Reacting to the incident, the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident.

The tragedy ignited unrest in the area as irate youths took to the streets.

Eyewitnesses reported that the trailer involved in the crash was set ablaze by an angry crowd, who also demanded the release of the driver from police custody.

Governor Yahaya, in a statement issued Monday, expressed deep sympathy to the families of the victims and the Christian community in Billiri, pledging that the state government would ensure justice is served.


He described the incident as heartbreaking and regrettable

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM

    In as much that lives is being lost and most people injured it doesn't make the crowd to put laws into their hands

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  2. AnonymousApril 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM

    you really report when how do you say good report for now to surprise people anger they need to login in the cell first when tension come down they will take him to court for his punishment

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  3. AnonymousApril 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM

    What kind of accidents is this when people are out to pray and celebrate Esther

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  4. AnonymousApril 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM

    Things are really happening what is Nigeria turning into nawaoo

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM

    So heartbreaking

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM

    Some people lost their family and friends in this incident 😭

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