One person has been confirmed dead, while several others sustained injuries after a bus conveying supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) collided with a Toyota Hilux along Oron Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The accident occurred on Friday, November 6, 2026, as the victims were reportedly travelling to attend a campaign rally organised ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state.
According to a report by The Guardian, the bus was conveying APC women supporters when it collided with the Hilux, leaving the vehicle badly damaged.
The incident reportedly attracted the attention of commuters and passersby, who rushed to the scene to assist the victims.
One person was confirmed dead, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. However, their identities and the extent of their injuries were yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
The accident occurred amid preparations for Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima already in Uyo ahead of the political gathering.
The incident has cast a shadow over activities surrounding the President’s visit, particularly as those involved were reportedly on their way to participate in the APC rally.
Meanwhile, the cause of the collision remains unclear, as no official statement had been issued by the relevant authorities at the time of the report.
Further details are expected as investigations establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.