The University of Jos community was thrown into mourning on Thursday when eight students, said to be on their way to a welcome party perished in an auto crash.

The incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday along Jos – Zaria road involved a Sharon bus and an articulated truck.

According to reports by the Federal Roads Service Commission (FRSC) 11 people were on board the bus, and were said to be students of University of Jos.

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Public Education Officer, Peter Y Longsan, said in a statement on Thursday in Jos that seven people died on the spot, while the eighth died in a hospital.

According to him, three others are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the state capital.

The statement said, “Today 11th December 2025, 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 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 males.

An eye witness testified that the bus was on a high speed and engaged in wrongful overtaking, which led to loss of control and the eventual crash.

“Meanwhile, a detail investigation is still ongoing.

The Sector Commander FRSC Plateau Corps Commander Olajide E Mogaji calls on the motoring public most especially drivers to desist from night trips, avoid excessive speed and dangerous driving, driving under the influence, and driving when sick or fatigued as they are the major causes of fatalities in an advent of crash. ‘

“The government needs you alive, and wants you to live life to the fullest in this festive season and beyond’. He further admonished the members of the public to call FRSC toll-free Emergency number 122 to report crashes or other road emergencies.” (The Sun)

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