Death toll in a road mishap that occurred on Saturday evening while supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were returning to Jos, has risen from seven to 13.
The supporters were returning from the PDP campaign flag off and zonal rally held at Pankshin, when a truck conveying them crashed at a slope between Pushit and the Panyam Bridge in Mangu local council.
Two of the injured have been adjudged to be in critical conditions with one undergoing emergency surgery at Dominus Hospital. In his initial reaction, Mufwang expressed shock at the tragedy, calling for prayers and support to be extended to the families of the victims and healing for those injured.
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