A tragic incident occurred in Gombe on Christmas Day when a commercial bus lost control and crashed into a group of celebrants, injuring 22 people.
The victims, part of a procession from Tumfure community, were on their way to the Government House and Gombe Emir’s Palace to pay homage when the accident took place.
Buhari Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the Gombe State Police, confirmed that the injured were promptly taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital and Specialist Hospital for treatment.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, with the Commissioner of Police directing the Motor Traffic Department to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The area was secured by security forces, and authorities urged the public to remain calm.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed his condolences to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the victims of the crash, promising to cover their medical expenses.
Fire Destroys Shops in Onitsha, Anambra State
In another Christmas Day disaster, an early morning fire gutted several shops on Ibokwu Street, near the General Post Office in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The blaze, which began in one of the shops, quickly spread, causing extensive damage to goods worth millions of naira.
Eyewitness Mrs. Chidimma Ike reported that residents and passersby worked frantically to contain the fire, as many shop owners were away celebrating Christmas.
One of the affected shop owners, Mr. Chinedu Nnamdi, initially mistook the smoke for waste being burned before realizing the extent of the fire, which destroyed his shop and several others nearby.
