[REPORT] Several Feared Dead, Others Injured in Afikpo–Abakaliki Road Crash

AFIKPO, EBONYI STATE — Wednesday, March 11, 2026: Reports indicate that a serious road accident occurred along the Afikpo–Abakaliki route. According to eyewitnesses and a local reporter, several people were injured, and over six fatalities have been reported locally. Some reports suggest that those involved were on their way to a matriculation event at AEFUNAI, although this has not been officially confirmed.

​The Situation So Far

• ​Location: The incident took place along the busy Afikpo–Abakaliki Road in Ebonyi State.
• ​Medical Response: Injured victims were reportedly evacuated to a nearby hospital (Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Afikpo,) where they are currently receiving treatment.
• ​Casualty Figures: Local accounts suggest multiple injuries and over six deaths; however, these figures remain unverified until official confirmation is provided.

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​Authorities Yet to Confirm

​As of now, we have not received official statements from the Ebonyi State Police Command or the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Zone 13 regarding the cause of the accident or the exact number of victims involved.

​Our team is reaching out to local authorities to verify these reports. In the meantime, we urge the public and social media users to exercise restraint and avoid sharing unverified identities or graphic images of those involved, out of respect for the families.

​Why SHAST Campus News Is Reporting This

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​This is a developing story. Updates will follow as official information becomes available.