Accident claims man’s life in Yobe bride conveyance celebration

A young man, Abubakar Haruna, in Potiskum, Yobe State, died in a road accident during a bride conveyance celebration.
The accident, which occurred on Friday, has renewed concerns over reckless conduct by youths during social ceremonies in the community, as a group of young men escorting a bride rode motorcycles in a dangerous and aggressive manner through a busy part of the town.
An eyewitness, according to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), explained that the riders moved at high speed, performed risky manoeuvres, and showed little regard for pedestrians or other road users.
The report added that the deceased’s brother, Muhammad Haruna, confirmed the incident, saying the ...