Ortom’s convoy involved in auto crash

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom’s convoy, on Sunday, was involved in a road crash in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The governor’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, said this in a statement on Sunday but added that no life was lost in the incident.

According to him, the convoy was heading to Benue State after accompanying to the governor to Abuja airport when one of the vehicles collided with golf near Karu Flyover in Nyanya.

“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 the 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,” the statement read.