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Benue Gov’s Convoy Involved In Auto Crash In Abuja

By Mary Ugwuanyi

July 03, 2022

The convoy of Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom has been involved in an auto crash in Abuja on Sunday.

This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, noting that there was no casualty in the crash.

Akase said the convoy was returning to Benue State after escorting the governor to the Abuja airport for a foreign trip when a collision occurred with a gold around the Karu Flyover in the Nyanya area of Abuja.

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The statement read, “We have received numerous calls from concerned Nigerians regarding the accident which occurred today near Karu Flyover in Nyanya area of the Federal Capital Territory.

“The Governor’s convoy was on the way from Abuja to Makurdi after accompanying him to the airport for his trip to United Kingdom when a golf car collided with one of the security vehicles.

“We thank God that no life was lost in the incident.

“Governor Ortom who has already arrived safely in the UK, deeply appreciates all the calls and concerns from Benue people and other Nigerians”.

Source: Dailypost