16 Prospective Corps Members Reportedly Dead In Road Tragedy

A tragic accident has reportedly claimed the lives of sixteen prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, with two others critically injured, while traveling to Gombe State for their mandatory orientation program.

ABN TV gathered that the victims were graduates of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo State. They were said to be part of the 2025 Batch C corps members deployed to Gombe for their national service.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the crash occurred along the route to the Gombe NYSC orientation camp, although official details regarding the exact location and cause of the accident remain sketchy as of press time.

The two surviving victims were reportedly rushed to a nearby medical facility and are currently battling for their lives.

The heartbreaking incident has sparked widespread grief across the university community, the NYSC system, and social media platforms, where many Nigerians are calling for improved transportation safety measures for corps members traveling to camp.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the NYSC management nor relevant government authorities have issued an official statement.

This unfortunate development comes at a time when Nigerians continue to demand better support systems and safety protocols for young graduates embarking on national service.

More details will follow as the story develops.