BREAKING: Trailer Rams Adamawa State House Chapel Bus, Claims 3 Lives in Gombe Accident

By Emmanuel Kwada

A delegation from the Government House Chapel, Yola, narrowly escaped tragedy on Friday when their bus was involved in a ghastly motor accident along the Tula-Konan Maisaje road in Gombe State. The delegation, led by Deputy Chaplain, Pst. Amb. Bernard Andrew Kaigama, was returning from attending a wedding solemnization in Tula when disaster struck.

As they approached the notorious Konan Maisaje road bend, a diesel-laden trailer lost control and collided with the chapel’s bus from behind. The impact was severe, but miraculously, the bus was diverted to safety, avoiding a greater calamity. However, the trailer veered off the road, plunged into a ditch, and burst into flames, claiming the lives of the driver and two assistants on board.

All members of the chapel delegation survived, although they sustained varying degrees of injuries

Despite the severity of the accident, all members of the chapel delegation survived, although they sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured are currently receiving medical attention and are reported to be in stable condition. The Government House Chapel has expressed gratitude to God for sparing the lives of its members and extended condolences to the families of the deceased trailer crew.

The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of the Konan Maisaje road bend, with calls for urgent measures to enhance road safety in the area. The chapel delegation was shaken but grateful for the miracle that saved their lives. The accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance on our roads.

The Government House Chapel has urged the authorities to take immediate action to address the safety concerns on the Konan Maisaje road, to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. The chapel has also called for prayers and support for the families of the deceased and the injured.

We are thankful to God for sparing our lives

In a statement, Pst. Amb. Bernard Andrew Kaigama expressed his gratitude to God for the miracle that saved the lives of the delegation. “We are thankful to God for sparing our lives. We pray for the families of the deceased and the injured, and we urge the authorities to take action to prevent such accidents from happening in the future,” he said.

The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many calling for improved road safety measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring. As the investigation into the accident continues, the Government House Chapel and the community remain grateful for the miracle that saved the lives of the delegation.