Nigerian soldiers, civilians involved in serious accident in Umuahia

Some Nigerians soldiers and civilians were involved in a serious accident in Abia State on Thursday.

One of the injured soldiers, Agudu Samuel, a Commander with the Nigerian Army said they are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center, Umuahia.

"Sorry to inform you that i was involved in a very serious accident yesterday with my colleagues & the civilians that were traveling towards Aba from Umuahia." he wrote.

Photos: Nigerian soldiers, civilians involved in serious accident in Umuahia

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