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At least five
persons, including Aminu Ibrahim, the Aide De Camp (ADC) to Katsina
State governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, were confirmed dead in an accident
involving the governor’s convoy along Katsina – Daura road on Tuesday.
Mr Shema however escaped with minor injuries.

The accident
occurred in Zakaliya village of Mashi local government council along
Katsina-Daura road around 9:45am, while Mr Shema was on his way to
Daura to prepare for the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to the
town.

The accident,
according to the FRSC sector commander in Katsina State, Habu Dauda,
involved the governor’s official vehicle, a black Land Rover jeep and a
commercial bus, with registration number XA 668 ZAR.

An eye witness said
that the driver of the commercial bus was obviously scared when he
heard the blaring siren and lost control, thereby hitting the
governor’s vehicle.

NEXT learnt that
the driver of the commercial bus, who could not be identified as at
press time, was among those who lost their lives, just as 10 others
were said to be receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre,
Katsina.

Mr Dauda attributed the accident to careless driving.

The PDP rally later went ahead, although without the usual fanfare
as Mr Shema ordered drummers and dancers to stay away as a mark of
respect for the deceased.