Driver Dies In Fatal Accident Involving Governor Yahaya's Convoy

Governor Inuwa Yahaya

A driver has lost his life in a fatal accident involving the convoy of Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya.

The accident occurred while the Governor was returning to his State from Bauchi where he attended a meeting of the Northeast Governors’ Forum.

It was gathered that one of the tyres of the SUV conveying the Director-General Press Affairs of Gombe Ismaila Uba Misilli, deflated while in motion.

Daily Trust reported that the driver of the vehicle simply identified as Malam Babangida died after losing control of the vehicle, while the other occupants sustained injuries.

Those in the ill-fated vehicle were identified as Misilli, Umar Mahmud Gwani of GMC TV, his Cameraman, Mohammed Adamu Osama, and a Photographer, Malam Auwal. They are currently being treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.