Three palace workers of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Ibn Garbai El-kenmi, were burnt to death in a road crash along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road.
The Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Borno State, Utten Iki Boyi, who confirmed the incident in Maiduguri on Tuesday morning said that six people were involved in the accident which occurred on Monday, but three were rescued to a nearby hospital.
According to Daily Trust, Iki Boyi said the incident occurred around Benisheik area when the vehicle somersaulted and went up in flames.
He said, “Immediately we got the report, our team rushed to the scene of the incident. Three people were burnt beyond recognition. However, the three were rescued and taken to Benishiek General Hospital for treatment.
“I can confirm to you that unfortunately, three lost their lives.”
It was gathered that the three passengers, who got burnt, were staff members of Shehu of Borno while three others survived with injuries.
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