EASTER: 5 Dead, 8 Injured As Bus Rams Into Worshippers

• The Easter celebration went sour for some family memebrs, following a ghastly accident in Gombe state.

• The victims were said to be returning from the celebration of the holiday when tragedy struck.

No less than five people have given up the ghost in a deadly collision in Gombe state.

Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the accident happened while the people were returning from a mountain, where they went to celebrate and acknowledged the rise of Christ, and meeting with him in Galilee.

The accident was reported to have happened when a truck crashed into them in the Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Confirming the incident, an eyewitness said;

“As the people, mostly youths and children, were descending from the mountain, a truck loaded with grains heading towards Gombe ploughed into them, crushing many to d3ath,”

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi said two males and three females were killed in the accident.

The statement in part reads;

The Gombe State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a tragic incident that occurred today, 21st April, 2025, in Billiri Local Government Area involving a heavy-duty Truck. A trailer truck transporting grains coming along Yola Road to Gombe lost control due to brake failure while approaching a gathering of Christian faithful who were on procession to celebrate the Easter season in Billiri town,” 

“The vehicle veered off the road and tragically ran into the crowd, including some Muslim residents who were observing from the roadside. Police operatives from Billiri Division swiftly responded to the distress, providing immediate rescue efforts and conveying the injured victims to the nearest hospital for emergency medical attention. 

“Regrettably, five (5) persons which include two male and three female were confirmed dead by medical personnel, while eight others are currently receiving treatment and responding positively at Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe and General hospital Billiri

The Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Bello Yahaya psc+, commiserates with the families of the deceased and prays for the quick recovery of the injured. 

“He also assures the public that adequate security measures have been put in place in the area to forestall any further breakdown of law and order. Members of the public are urged to remain law-abiding, avoid taking the law into their hands, and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.” 

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