The Nigerian army says Salisu Ibrahim, a 75-year-old man,
was killed by one of the vehicles in a convoy going to pick up W.B Idris, the
army’s 17 brigade commander, in Katsina state.
Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, on Monday, paid a visit
to the state.
The accident, witnesses said, occurred around Mani House
Junction in Katsina.
Ibrahim was said to be going to Kofar Kaura to share
invitation cards for his daughter’s wedding to family members when the incident
happened.
In a statement on Tuesday, Sagir Musa, army spokesperson,
said the army had sent a delegation to Ibrahim’s family.
“The convoy of the commander, 17 brigade NA, Katsina was
involved in a road traffic accident on 29 June, 2020 during which the death to
a road user was recorded,” he said.
“The late motorcycle rider was a 75-year-old man named
Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim of Filin Samji, Katsina. The incident occurred when the
vehicles went to refuel and were expected to pick up the brigade commander
later.
“Already, a delegation of the Nigerian Army led by the
Brigade commander has visited the family to commiserate with them and will be
fully involved in the burial.”
When contacted, Gambo Isa, police spokesperson in the state,
said he was not around and could not comment on the matter.
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