Seven people have been killed and seven others injured in a road crash along the Bida-Kutigi road in Niger State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the crash, which occurred on Sunday afternoon at Shebe village, a few kilometres from Kutigi.
Niger Sector Commander, Corps Commander Aishatu Sa’adu, said the crash involved a Mazda vehicle and a Siena bus travelling along the route.
According to her, 18 people were involved in the crash. Seven died at the scene, while seven others sustained injuries of varying degrees. Four people escaped without injuries.
The injured victims were taken to Kutigi General Hospital for treatment, while the remains of those who died were deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.
The FRSC has not disclosed the identities of the victims or the immediate cause of the crash.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.