Haruna Aliyu Danagyatin, the Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly has escaped death on Sunday when his convoy was involved in an accident along the Maigatari road.
Dangyatin was on his way to a state-organised political rally tagged “Gwamnati da Jama’a” (Government and the People) when one of his convoy suddenly lost control and somersaulted, throwing the occupants out.
The Speaker’s car and other vehicles in the convoy were able to stop just a few meters away from the crash site, avoiding further casualties.
The injured policemen were rushed to Gumel General Hospital in an unconscious state, but doctors were able to stabilise and revive them.
The Speaker’s Personal Assistant, Aqeel Akilu confirmed the incident, saying all the officers had since been discharged.
“There is no loss of lives. All the police involved in the accident are now feeling better as they were discharged from hospital,” Akilu stated.
