12 children were killed when a pickup van ran into a procession of students marking the birthday of Prophet Muhammad in a town in Gombe state yesterday.

The incident happened in Malam Sidi town 20 kilometres away from Gombe, the state capital.

A witness, who craved for anonymity, said the driver was coming from Gombe on a high speed when he lost control and ran into the Maulud procession.

The event was staged by hundreds of Islamiya School pupils some of whom came from neighbouring villages.

A witness said he counted about 20 corpses, adding that over 30 children were injured and taken to the Cottage Hospital in Malam Sidi.

He said angry mob killed the driver and set the vehicle ablaze before police arrived the scene.

Confirming the incident, the Gombe State Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmed Usamn, said the accident occurred at 12 noon when a driver travelling alone in his car from Gombe to Bajoga lost control and ran into the children procession.

DSP Usman said eight were confirmed dead and 19 others were evacuated by the police medical team to Federal Teaching Hospital and Gombe Specialists Hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile the funeral prayer for 12 of the children that lost their lives was held yesterday around 5:00pm at the premises of the Cottage Hospital, Malam Sidi.


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http://www.newshelm.com/2016/12/photos-van-crushes-12-children-to-death.html

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Rip shaa

So sad....Dis country with bad news everyday

I have nothing to say

How sure are we that the said driver was not recruited by isis?

Cant we hear any other things than crushes God abeg see me tru this December o.

ok

Since its in the north, none of my business.

Tragic..

okay nah

NaWetinDey:
How sure are we that the said driver was not recruited by isis?

Wetin Isis wan find for your useless country?

My heart-felt condolences to their parents

Receive sense

ken19:
second FTC

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hacmond:
So sad....Dis country with bad news everyday

It's becoming an everyday thing.

May God continue to protect us.

NaWetinDey:
How sure are we that the said driver was not recruited by isis?

Not only isis, the driver was recruited by FG for the Npower programme. Always attaching serious issue with tissue paper.

JonSnow:
Since its in the north, none of my business.

Aiit... Buh the Reigner bible church building collapse was ur...

samuel19222:

Rilwayne001:


It's becoming an everyday thing.

May God continue to protect us.

Which one? Allah, amadioha or Jesus?

Is there nothing good can come out Nigeria ?

Bad news all the time

Feel pity for my country where govt can't even help matters

I shall remain where I am until Nigeria get brain

#alibabateam #wireteam

May their soul RIP


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And d late Mohammed watch this happen.? sad

the damaged has been done. why killed the driver. well this serve as a lesson to reckless Driver

JUST BURN THE FUCKING VAN.

But hope it's not BH New way ?
But that's too bad
If it's Europe now, this news will appear on CNN and BBC but it's Africa

xynerise:


It will be none of your business even in your home town...Antelope

Correct bro.

JonSnow:
Since its in the north, none of my business.

Haba

nairaland and bad news everyday


can any gud news come out from nairaland?

So a procession is done for the Prophet's birthday? Innocent children's' life a stake on the road. May God help this nation in all areas

Adeoba10:

Not only isis, the driver was recruited by FG for the Npower programme. Always attaching serious issue with tissue paper.

Aiit... Buh the Reigner bible church building collapse was ur...

Reigner church collapse was none of my business either. The truth is, I'm indifferent about Religious-themed tragedies.