Passengers burnt to death in Lagos bus accident
Passengers in a bus were burnt beyond recognition on Sunday when their vehicle went up in flames in Lagos State.
The incident happened at Iyana-Oworo, inward Third Mainland bridge.
A video shared online showed the vehicle burning with lifeless bodies on the floor.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Fire Service, Shakira Amodu, told Peoples Gazette that the fire had been put out.
He said the agency has no report on the number of casualties.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Heading 2
Wike: Dingyadi says PDP ‘comedians’ playing ‘TV politics’ against Ayu
“Ayu’s trusted credibility has been the bedrock of his widespread political support in the country,” Mr Dingyadi claimed.
Africa
Nigeria respected, praised worldwide under Buhari regime: Geoffrey Onyeama
“We have been able to gain respect for Nigeria and secure Nigeria’s place as an important partner and player at the multilateral level,” Mr Onyeama claimed.
Africa
Insecurity: African leaders inaugurate panel on Nigeria, others
“If nothing is done, the effects of terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime will be felt far beyond the region and the African continent.”
Faith
Osinbajo promises new Nigeria, prosperity, security at 62nd independence anniversary
“I pronounce concerning this nation that not a word will fail regarding any good thing which the Lord has spoken of Nigeria,” declared Mr Osinbajo.
Diaspora
500,000 Nigerians fleeing from Boko Haram languishing in Cameroon, Chad, Niger: Buhari Regime
The Buhari regime has reportedly received over 90,000 repentant Boko Haram and ISWAP members.
Opinion
Opeyemi Agbaje: The Impeccable Queen
Of all the adjectives I’ve heard or read Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 of the United Kingdom described with, the one that best resonates with me appears to be “impeccable”
