Three children were reportedly among nine passengers killed in an auto crash on the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway on Friday afternoon.
A statement signed by Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) Sector Commander, Usman Muhammad, noted that the two male children, one female child, a woman and five men died on the spot of the accident between a Hummer bus belonging to Borno Express and a long trailer vehicle.
Seven other passengers sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the specialist hospital in Maiduguri.
Muhammed said that the accident was caused by speeding, leading to loss of control.