The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has been involved in a road accident.
According to report, the incident occurred along the Daura-Katsina Road on Sunday evening
Mohammed Jammal, a Social Media user known as White Nigerian tweeted about the incident, on Sunday evening.
“Reports indicate that Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State was involved in a car accident while traveling from Daura to Katsina. He sustained a fracture and is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Daura. Thankfully, he has been stabilised.”
Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, issued a statement on the incident.
According to Mohammed, the accident was minor and the governor’s condition was stable.
“Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda was involved in a minor road accident this evening along the Daura – Katsina Road, while carrying out his official duties in service to the people of Katsina State.”
“We are pleased to confirm that the Governor is in good health and stable condition, with no serious injuries sustained.
“As a precautionary measure, the Governor is currently receiving routine medical evaluation at a medical facility, where he is being attended to by qualified medical professionals.
“Governor Radda remains in high spirits and expresses his gratitude to Almighty Allah for His protection, as well as Katsina citizens and well-wishers for their prayers and concern.”
It is unclear if the governor was returning from the residence of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari when the incident happened.
