www.odogwublog.com reports that the
police in Bauchi yesterday confirmed 14 persons were killed in an accident
involving the convoy of Gombe State Governor Dakwambo.
Police
Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Haruna Mohammed, in a statement said the accident
occurred about 7 pm yesterday along Bauchi/Gombe Federal highway in Alkareri
LGA. Mohammed said three Hummer buses and a motorcycle were gutted by fire.
The
accident claimed 14 lives who where burnt beyond recognition, he said. Police
patrol team attached to Alkaleri Division visited the scene, cleared
obstruction and evacuated the casualties to Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, he
noted.
He
said the case is under investigation.
Meanwhile,
nine suspects have been arrested for disturbing the peace of the state during
the rally of President Goodluck Jonathan. The PPRO said the command will not
fold its arm and watch disgruntled elements disrupt public peace in the state.
Groups or individuals desiring and preparing to cause chaos are warned to
desist as any breach of public peace will attract severe legal consequences, he
warned.
14 killed in Gov Dakwambo’s convoy
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