A car accident during a Christmas procession in Gombe on Wednesday left 22 participants injured. ASP Buhari Abdullahi noted that a Sharon-brand vehicle, loaded with grains, collided with the group, causing multiple injuries. Victims with fractures were swiftly taken to hospital for treatment. Read more.
Security personnel had to intervene to protect the driver from an agitated crowd, highlighting underlying tensions. Christmas celebrations proceeded peacefully across most parts of Nigeria without security issues. Such incidents underscore the need for better traffic management during public events. Do you think such processions should have stricter safety measures?
