Zulum mourns varsity two students killed in Borno auto-clash, to restrict trailers’ movement

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed sadness at the death of two university students in an auto crash in the state.

The students died while 23 others were critically injured in the auto crash that occurred along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road on Wednesday.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dauda Illiya, the governor extended his condolences to the Borno State University community, parents, and guardians of the affected students.

He said: “I extend my deepest sympathies to the families of the affected students, the management, staff, and students of Borno State University over this unfortunate incident.

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“I am deeply touched by this tragic accident involving a students’ bus and a trailer, which occurred as the students were returning after completing their examinations.”

To prevent future occurrences, Zulum directed the Ministry of Works to fast-track the completion of the ongoing Maiduguri Trailer Park project.

“I have instructed the Ministry of Works to ensure the immediate completion of the trailer park. Once operational, trailers will no longer be permitted into the city centre, a move aimed at reducing intra-city road accidents within the metropolis,” he stated.

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