15 Persons Fear Death in a Vehicle Flame in Niger State

By YM Bina

No fewer than fifteen persons were reportedly burnt to death in a vehicle along Enagi–Costain Duma sharp corner road in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.

The tragic incident occurred in the early hours on Saturday when a vehicle was engulfed by fire at the sharp corner where the victims were burnt to death inside the vehicle.

An eyewitness Ahmed Ndagana hinted that the exact cause of the flame is still sketchy and full details of those involved are still being verified by relevant authorities.

According to him, all 15 bodies have since been given mass burial in accordance with the Islamic rites, while
urging road users to exercise caution, especially around sharp corners and during this rainy season to prevent avoidable accidents.

The authorities concern are yet to issue official statements on the development as at the time of filing this report.