Six people have lost their lives while eight others were injured in a fatal accident that occurred along the Potiskum–Fika Road near Maiduwa Junction in Yobe State.
The Yobe State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim.
According to the statement, the crash happened on Friday, October 17, 2025, at around 3:00 p.m. A Sharon bus with registration number PKM 549 YZ, driven by Adamu Hassan, was conveying passengers from Potiskum to Bajoga in Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the accident.
The police said six passengers died on the spot, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Officers from the Motor Traffic Department in Fika Division immediately responded to the distress call, rushing both the injured and deceased victims to the General Hospital, Fika, where doctors confirmed the six fatalities.
Authorities have begun efforts to identify and contact the families of the deceased passengers.
The Command attributed the cause of the crash to overspeeding, reckless overtaking, dangerous driving, and possible drug use by commercial drivers.
Yobe State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a quick recovery. He urged motorists to drive with caution, strictly observe traffic regulations, and avoid acts that could endanger lives.
He also warned that the police would ensure reckless drivers face legal consequences.
The Command called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and other stakeholders to sustain public sensitisation on safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, and the dangers of drug abuse.
Citizens were further encouraged to report cases of dangerous driving or suspected intoxicated drivers through the Command’s emergency lines, with an appeal that collective responsibility can help make Yobe roads safer for everyone.
