Two die in Nigerian governor’s convoy accident
Yusuf Idris, the Director-General on Press Affairs to the governor, confirmed the incident in a press statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Gusau.He said Aminu Usman and Nura Mohammed lost their lives instantly at the scene of the accident.Mr Idris said that while they were returning with the governor, one of the vehicles in the convoy broke down in Zaria, Kaduna state.
“The two policemen were among the seven persons left behind to oversee the repairs of the broken down vehicle before coming to“About two hours later, however, the sad news was brought to the governor that those left behind were involved in the crash while driving in a heavy downpour and that the two policemen had died.
“The doctor was also directed to update the governor on the progress of the treatment,” Mr Idris stated. He further explained that while one of the victims escaped the accident unhurt, the remaining four sustained injuries. Mr Idris said the governor had condoled with the families of the deceased and said the state government would pay all medical bill of those hospitalised.
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