Fifteen passengers were burnt to death on Saturday when an 18-seater bus was involved in a fatal road crash along the Enagi–Costain Duma Road in Mokwa Local Council of Niger State.

The accident occurred at a sharp bend around Costain Duma, where the bus reportedly caught fire, trapping the passengers inside.

An eyewitness, Ahmed Ndagana, who confirmed the incident, said the vehicle was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash, leaving the occupants with little chance of escape.

According to him, about 15 passengers were burnt to death inside the vehicle, while the circumstances surrounding the crash were still being established.

Although the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death toll, details about the identities of the victims and the exact cause of the crash were not immediately available.

Ndagana urged motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to exercise greater caution when navigating sharp bends, especially during the rainy season when road conditions can become hazardous.

He commended the FRSC and local volunteers for their prompt intervention following the crash.

It was learnt that the remains of the 15 victims were later given a mass burial in the area.

The incident has renewed concerns over the dangers posed by sharp bends and difficult road conditions, particularly during the rainy season, and the need for motorists to exercise greater caution.

At the time of filing this report, further details from the police were not immediately available.