Two persons have died from an auto crash involving the
convoy of Muhammad Gobir, deputy governor of Sokoto state.
Gobir was on an official assignment when the accident
occurred along Goronyo road in Sabon Birni LGA.
Confirming the development to TheCable, Rufai Ahmad, police
spokesperson in the state, said the auto crash occurred around 6 pm to 7 pm on
Wednesday.
“Yes, it’s true. The two persons that died were a
photographer and a policeman among the convoy of the deputy governor,” he said.
“The incident
happened around 6 to 7 pm pm. Some of the passengers in the convoy sustained
injuries.
“They are currently at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) where they are receiving treatment.
“The accident did not involve another vehicle not in the
convoy. It was a self accident.
“It happened in Sabon
Birni LGA along Goronyo road. The deputy governor was on official duty when the
auto crash occurred.
“The number of the injured persons is not yet verified. I am
currently at the funeral prayer of those that died in the auto crash. We just
concluded the prayers. You can confirm that later.”
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