7 UNIMAID Students Die In Accident In Yobe

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Seven student of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) lost their lives, yesterday, in an accident in Damaturu, Yobe State.
The students who were on their way to Gombe from Maiduguri, Borno State, due to the ongoing ASUU strike, when the accident occurred.
About 11 others were injured....

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