Bauchi Speaker’s convoy crashes, no life lost
A convoy carrying Abubakar Suleiman, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, was involved in a road accident while returning to Bauchi after a campaign flag-off for Ibrahim Tanko Burra in the Ningi Local Government Area.
The accident occurred following the campaign event for Burra, who represents Burra Constituency in the state Assembly. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Speaker’s spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, two vehicles from the convoy veered off the road.
The statement assured that no lives were lost and no serious injuries were reported from the incident. It also confirmed that the Speaker was unharmed, as his vehicle was not involved in the accident. Occupants of the affected vehicles received medical attention and have since returned home.
Suleiman expressed gratitude to those who offered immediate assistance to the individuals affected by the accident and thanked the residents of Burra, Ningi, and Bauchi State for their support and prayers. He characterized the incident as a matter of fate and urged his supporters to remain calm, law-abiding, and prayerful.
Despite the incident, the Speaker reaffirmed his commitment to his legislative responsibilities and pledged to continue campaigning for candidates of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) leading up to the upcoming elections. He also prayed for the continued protection of individuals in the community and a swift recovery for the injured parties.
