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Driver killed, 4 journalists injured in Gombe gov’s convoy

The convoy of Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on Thursday was involved in an accident that led to the death of a driver and injury to four journalists.

Daily Trust learnt that the accident happened while the governor was returning to Gombe from Bauchi where he attended a meeting of the North East Governors Forum.

A witness who was in the convoy the accident happened when one of the tyres of the SUV conveying the Director General, Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, burst.

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He said the driver, Malam Babangida, lost control of the vehicle and it somersaulted thrice and that the driver died on the spot while the four other occupants sustained injuries.

 

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