The
Kogi State Government has confirmed an auto mobile accident involving the escort
vehicle in the convoy of the state’s Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi.
A
statement sent to Nigeria Info by Michael Abu, Chief Press Secretary to Kogi
State Deputy Governor, said the accident occurred at about 2pm today(Sunday) in Yangoji,
Kwali Local Council Area, along Abuja- Lokoja highway.
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| Architect Yomi Awoniyi |
A
Mercedes Benz jeep with Lagos registration No YAB 966 AQ was said to have hit the
escort vehicle, which was among the four cars in the Deputy Governor's convoy. The
Deputy Governor and other vehicles escaped unhurt.
Witnesses
said the accident was caused as an Abuja bound Honda Accord with Lagos
registration No LND 742 BE, lost control while overtaking the Mercedes Benz
jeep.
The
two drivers that caused the accident immediately fled into the bush for fear of
reprimand for driving into the Deputy Governor's convoy.
The
Kogi State Governor Capt Idris Wada has been briefed and has also expressed
sympathy for the injured policemen.
Meanwhile,
the Chief Security Officer to the Deputy Governor, ASP Alao Azziz wished the
injured policemen quick recovery.
The
Chief Security Officer to the Deputy Governor, cautioned drivers on excessive
speeding and dangerous overtaking adding that, if the Honda was a little bit
patient the accident would have been avoided.
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