The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a road crash claimed the lives of three Borno palace workers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road.
The three Borno Palace workers are said to be working with Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai El-kenmi at the Borno Emirates Council Maiduguri, Borno State.
The State Corp Commander, Utten Iki Boyi while speaking on the sad incident, on Tuesday morning revealed that six people were involved in the accident which occurred on Monday, but three were rescued and taken to UMTH Maiduguri for treatment.
A congregational prayers for those that died in the crash took place at Shehu of Borno’s palace 5:00 pm Monday.
According to him, the incident occurred around the Benisheik area when the vehicle somersaulted and went up in flames.
“Immediately we got the report, our team rushed to the scene of the incident. Three people were burnt beyond recognition. However, the three were rescued and taken to Benishiek General Hospital for treatment.
“I can confirm to you that unfortunately, three lost their lives,” he said.
It was gathered that the three passengers, who got burnt, were staff members of Shehu of Borno while three others survived with injuries.