Several candidates recently shortlisted for the Nigerian Army recruitment from Imo State have been involved in a tragic road accident while traveling to the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The incident occurred on Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, as the successful applicants were making their way to the training depot following the release of the 91st Regular Recruits Intake (91RRI) shortlist.

According to initial reports, the vehicle conveying the young prospective recruits suffered a severe crash en route to their destination. Details surrounding the exact number of casualties and the precise location of the crash along the northern transit corridor remain sketchy, but emergency responses are being monitored as families and military authorities await official updates on the condition of the victims.