Eight students of Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State have died in a fatal accident.
It was gathered that the unfortunate incident happened on Saturday, February 18, 2023. It is reported that the students were headed for Taraba State after being told to go home in anticipation of the 2023 General Elections.
A source reports that the accident happened at exactly TTC/Special Science School junction along the trans-Saharan road, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The bus caught fire and was burnt beyond recognition. However, only 10 students survived and were rushed to Alex Ekwueme Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi State.