- Kanayo O. Kanayo questions if South East is still part of Nigeria.
- Excessive police and military checkpoints on South East roads.
- Checkpoints every 200 meters on Enugu-Onitsha road.
- Commuters face harassment, humiliation, and delays.
- Concerns about militarization and policing in the region.
- South East is one of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
- Region predominantly inhabited by Igbo people.
- Tensions in the region due to IPOB secession movement.
A tragic accident occurred in Plateau State on Monday night, October 21, 2024, resulting in the loss of 19 lives, including five Nigerian Air Force personnel. The incident involved an 18-seater bus traveling from Adamawa State to Abuja, which collided with a stationary trailer undergoing repairs at a checkpoint in Hawan Kibo community .
According to eyewitnesses, the bus suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control and crash into the trailer. Unfortunately, 18 people died on the spot, and one injured person succumbed to their injuries while being taken to the hospital .
The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the Nigerian Air Force, and the government and people of Adamawa State. He described the accident as a “devastating loss” and a “profound tragedy” .
Key Details of the Accident:
• Date: Monday night, October 21, 2024
• Location: Hawan Kibo community, Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State
• Number of fatalities: 19, including five Nigerian Air Force personnel
• Cause of accident: Brake failure
• Vehicle involved: 18-seater bus traveling from Adamawa State to Abuja
Governor Mutfwang has prayed that such a tragic incident will not occur again, and his administration will likely work to improve road safety measures in the state .
