A tragic road accident occurred in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, involving a group of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, a 14-seater Enugu North Mass Transit bus, carrying 12 prospective corps members, collided with a stationary truck along the Amasiri-Okigwe Road in Amenu village, Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area. Initial reports confirmed the death of one female corps member at the scene, with several others sustaining injuries
The injured were promptly taken to the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Uburu for treatment. Subsequent updates from the hospital indicated that the death toll had risen to four, as three more victims succumbed to their injuries. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the likely cause of the accident to speeding by the bus driver.
The NYSC State Coordinator, Foluke Oladeinde, confirmed that the accident involved prospective corps members but did not provide specific details on the casualties. This incident highlights the importance of implementing stringent safety measures and promoting driver awareness to prevent such tragedies, particularly among young individuals undertaking national service.
