Two corps members die in tricycle accident after completing final clearance in Bayelsa

Two National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have lost their lives after they were involved in a fatal accident in Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The corps members were involved in the tragedy while returning from the state secretariat of NYSC in Yenagoa on Monday.


They left their primary assignment in Southern Ijaw L.G.A for the state capital in Yenagoa to undertake their clearance at the NYSC office.


Confirming the incident, Ikechukwu Igwe, Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bayelsa State, said: “Five persons were involved in the accident; two died instantly while three others were injured and are receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.

The victims are Adejina Victor Omofopa Godwin, Obieze Chukwuemeka and Alaromi Olumide.