The convoy of the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has reportedly involved in Auto-crash
The convoy, it was learnt crushed an unidentified bike man carrying a passenger.
The accident occurred at the old Soldier Junction in Ohafia when a bike rider attempted to overtake the governor’s convoy.
According to the report, an eyewitness who confirmed the development on Monday said the accident happened a few minutes after the governor left the venue of the child dedication of his Deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu.
Also, a source in the governor’s convoy said the victims were immediately rushed to the hospital by ambulance on Otti’s directive and are currently responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The source said, “A bike guy carrying another guy came out from the right side of the road and suddenly hit the car in front of my own and landed on his bumper. They both fell into gutter.
“Our ambulance immediately picked them up and took them to the hospital. They had injuries but are currently responding to treatment.”
Following the incident, the governor ordered the immediate suspension of a Government House driver, who was involved in an accident with an Okada rider in Ohafia, on Sunday, pending investigation.
A Government House statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Kazie Uko, said the investigation will be conducted with a view to establishing the culpability or otherwise of the driver.
Governor Otti also directed the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, to follow up and ensure that the injured Okada rider, Orji Felix, received the best medical attention possible at no expense to him or his family.
Onyebuchi Steven, the driver of a Toyota Hilux pick-up, reportedly collided with the Okada rider, Felix, who had just picked up a passenger by the road side and was about riding off.
