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KADUNA – The Nigerian military is mourning the loss of a senior officer, Maj. AM Abubakar, who died in a road traffic accident on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The accident occurred at Azara village, near Jere in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to security sources, the crash involved a commercial Sharon bus and a BUA Cement truck.
Details of the Incident
Maj. Abubakar, who was an active student at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji, was reportedly a passenger in the commercial bus at the time of the collision.
- Casualties: The Major died on the spot. Other passengers in the vehicle sustained various degrees of minor injuries.
- Current Status: The remains of the officer have been moved to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. His personal belongings have been handed over to his family members who arrived at the facility.
Investigation Ongoing
While the exact cause of the collision between the bus and the cement truck is still being determined, authorities have launched an investigation. The Abuja–Kaduna highway remains a high-risk zone for motorists due to both security challenges and the frequency of heavy-duty vehicle accidents.
Key Takeaways for Information Hub Readers:
- The Loss: A high-ranking officer and AFCSC student lost.
- The Location: Azara village, a notorious spot for accidents on the Kaduna-Abuja stretch.
- Safety Reminder: The involvement of a cement truck again raises questions about the regulation of heavy-duty vehicles on major Nigerian expressways.
