BAUCHI, NIGERIA – The convoy of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly was involved in a road accident, but no lives were lost in the incident.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Speaker’s spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, said two vehicles in the convoy veered off the road.
The accident occurred while the Speaker’s convoy was in transit, leading to a temporary scare among security details and officials attached to the legislative leader. Eyewitness reports indicate that the vehicles involved sustained varying degrees of damage during the crash.
Emergency response teams and security personnel quickly secured the scene to ensure the safety of the Speaker and other occupants. Following a thorough assessment by medical professionals at the site, it was officially confirmed that everyone involved escaped without any fatal injuries.
According to the statement, occupants of the affected vehicles received medical attention and had returned home.
The Speaker expressed appreciation to those who provided immediate assistance to the victims, as well as residents of Burra, Ningi and Bauchi State for their prayers, support and solidarity.
He described the incident as an act of destiny and urged his supporters to remain calm, law-abiding and prayerful.
