Corps Members escape death in Delta as bus conveying them to their PPA in Warri explodes

At least 18 serving members of the National Youth Service Corps in Delta State escaped death when a commercial bus conveying them from the orientation camp at Issele-Uku, in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the Delta state to their Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) in Warri suddenly went up in flames.

The Mantle Media gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday, December 15, 2021.

Sources said the bus suddenly burst into flames along the way, but no life was lost.

It was learnt that some corps members lost their valuables, including luggage and phones, which were burnt in the bus

The state NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Chidi Nnorom, said, “Yes, it happened. But we thank God no life was lost.”

The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, could not be reached for comments.