FRSC Reports 20 Fatalities in Plateau Highway Crash

On October 3, 2026, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that twenty individuals died in a multiple-vehicle collision on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road. The crash occurred at approximately 3:32 p.m. near Sopp Water Falls, involving four vehicles: a Howo Sino truck, a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Bummer bus, and a motorcycle.

Of the 25 individuals involved, 23 were males and 2 were females; all 20 fatalities were male. The five survivors, comprising three males and two females, were transported to Ryom General Hospital and Vom Christian Hospital for medical treatment.

The deceased were taken to JUTH Mortuary. Preliminary findings indicated brake failure and loss of control as potential causes of the crash, prompting FRSC Marshal Mohammed to order a formal investigation.

He expressed condolences to the victims' families and urged transport operators to ensure vehicle safety and responsible driving.