Soldier dies, two injured in Yobe auto crash involving army vehicle

Soldier dies, two injured in Yobe auto crash involving army vehicle

By: Zagazola Makama

A Nigerian Army personnel attached to Operation Hadin Kai has died and two others injured in a lone fatal motor accident involving a military operations vehicle along the Damaturu–Jos highway in Yobe State.

A sources who confirmed the incident to Zagazola Makama on Friday, report that the accident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on July 31, near Garri Tasha, in Damagum area of Fune Local Government Area.

It was gathered that military vehicle belonging to Sector 2 Headquarters, Damaturu, and was conveying officers on special duty to Jos when the driver lost control and plunged into a deep pit.

Emergency workers in Damagum responded swiftly to the scene, where they assisted in rescuing two soldiers who sustained serious injuries.

The injured were immediately rushed to Damagum General Hospital, while one of them, identified as Sgt. Salami Ahmed, was later referred to the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, for further treatment.

However, a Private soldier was confirmed dead at the scene. His body was evacuated and handed over to his unit commander.

Soldier dies, two injured in Yobe auto crash involving army vehicle