One of the survivors of the crash that killed students of the University of Jos, Plateau State, has given an account of how the incident occurred.
Speaking to reporters, Dominic Dantala said, “The accident occurred when we were coming back from a welcome-back party. There were two buses – one was conveying the female students while the other one was conveying the male students. The two buses were moving almost together, but the one carrying the women was in front.
“While on our way, our driver wanted to overtake the bus in front of us, but he couldn’t , so he fell back to his lane. While trying to return to his lane, a trailer coming from behind hit our bus. That was how the accident happened,” Dominic said.
It was first learnt that eight students of the university, most of whom were final year students were killed, while three others were critically injured in the accident, which happened at about 2am of Thursday, along the Zaria Road in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
It was also gathered that the president of the National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS), UniJos chapter, Comrade Miapkop Magnus; the president of the Faculty of Social Science Students’ Association (SOSSA), Angelo Gyang Gokyo, and other union officials from the various faculties of the university were among those who died in the accident.
Comrade Prince Miaphen, an ex- president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), said that the accident happened when the students were returning to their hostels after attending a party for students.
According to the FRSC, witnesses attributed the accident to speed and reckless overtaking by the driver.
Giving details, Longsan said, “Today, 11th December, 2025, the FRSC, Plateau State Sector Command, received a distress call at about 0230 hours, reporting a road traffic crash that occurred opposite Unity Bank, Zaria Road, Jos.
“The crash involved two vehicles, a trailer and a bus. Eleven people were on board the bus, and were said to be students of the University of Jos. On arrival, seven people were suspected to be dead on the spot, as they were eventually certified to be dead by the doctor, another victim died in the hospital, bringing the total number of the deceased to eight.
“Three others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. All victims were men. A witness testified that the bus was on high speed and engaged in wrongful overtaking, which led to loss of control and the eventual crash. Meanwhile, an investigation is ongoing, “he added.
