A heartbreaking post on Facebook has shed light on a devastating incident that serves as a dark reminder of the deadly consequences of drunk driving. The post, shared by a friend of the victims, recounts a tragic event on the evening of Sunday, August 17th, 2025, in Jos, which left three young men with life-altering injuries.
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What began as an enjoyable outing to watch the highly anticipated Arsenal vs. Manchester United football match ended in catastrophe. After the game concluded around 6 PM, three friends—Chomo, Dung, and Nathan—were walking along St. Finbarrs Road. Their evening of camaraderie was shattered in an instant.
According to eyewitness accounts detailed in the post, a Toyota Tacoma truck, allegedly driven by a man identified as Mr. Sule Bala, careened towards them. The driver was said to be “heavily drunk” and operating the vehicle in a “zigzag motion.” Tragically, the truck slammed into the three friends at full speed, crushing them against a fence. The Facebook user added a harrowing detail: “Instead of stopping the car against a clear section of the fence where no one was, he used human beings as his brake.” Making the situation even more distressing, the driver’s 5-year-old niece was reportedly inside the vehicle at the time of the collision.
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The physical toll on the victims is devastating. Chomo and Dung both suffered such severe injuries to their right legs that doctors were forced to amputate. They also both sustained fractures to their left legs. Nathan, while not requiring amputation, suffered multiple fractures in his right arm and right leg. Three promising lives were irrevocably changed in a single, avoidable moment.
The emotional and physical trauma is now compounded by a financial burden. The Facebook user lamented that the people responsible for the accident are not honoring their agreement to foot the mounting medical bills, leaving the victims and their families in an increasingly desperate situation.
This tragic incident underscores a painful and recurring theme on Nigerian roads. The post concludes with a powerful and essential plea to the public: “This is not the first time we have seen this type of incident. It is always advisable to avoid driving after drinking. If you must drink, then don’t drive.” The story of Chomo, Dung, and Nathan is a call for greater responsibility, highlighting how one person’s reckless decision can forever shatter multiple lives.
