Jigawa Speaker escapes death in convoy auto crash

Jigawa Speaker Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin narrowly escaped death when his convoy was involved in an accident while on the way to Maigatari local government.

The Speaker was said to be en route to attend a political rally organised by the State Government, known as “Gwamnati da Jumaa” (Jigawa Government Engagement Forum), when the accident occurred.

It was gathered that the Speaker’s escort vehicle, a black open Toyota Hilux van with police escorts, lost control and somersaulted, throwing away the police officers.

A witness said: “Other vehicles, including the one with the Speaker, manoeuvred and stopped a few meters from the accident spot”.

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A source said the injured policemen were taken to Gumel General Hospital unconscious.

However, they were resuscitated with only the vehicle seriously damaged.

The Personal Assistant to the Speaker, Aqeel Akilu, confirmed the accident but said all the injured policemen were alive.

According to him: “There is no loss of lives. All the policemen involved in the accident are now feeling better as they were discharged from the hospital”.

The Nation