Students of the Kwara State University, Malete, narrowly escaped death when an 18-seater commercial bus went up in flames. The incident occurred along the Sobi Barracks Road, Ilorin, in the early hours of Wednesday, July 16, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, the students were said to have been on their way to the main campus of the institution from Bovas filling station. The fire reportedly started midway through the journey, causing panic among passengers. Fortunately, all passengers were able to evacuate the vehicle safely before the flames spread. The spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, who confirmed the incident in a statement said investigations revealed that the fire originated from a spark in the engine compartment. The Kwara State Fire Service responded swiftly to a distress call regarding a vehicle fire involving an 18-seater bus with registration number XUF 134 ZD along Shao Road, near Sobi Barracks," the statement read. "The fire crew responded swiftly and successfully extinguished the fire. Regrettably, the vehicle was completely consumed by the flames, with all parts severely damaged. Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from a spark in the engine compartment, which rapidly escalated and engulfed the entire vehicle. Director of the state fire service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the bus owner and used the opportunity to advise all road users to carry out routine vehicle checks before embarking on any journey, as a precautionary measure against such incidents.
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