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The convoy of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was reportedly involved in an accident in the road to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, today.
NewsmakersNG learnt that one of the outriders in the convoy died in the accident.
The vice-president was said to be heading to the airport ahead of a flight to Lagos when the incident happened.
The office of the vice-president later confirmed the accident and the fatality.
The late escort rider was identified as Inspector Ali Gomina.
The Senior Special Adviser to Vice-president on Media, Laolu Akande, in a statement identified the late escort rider as Inspector Ali Gomina.
The statement says the officer died in a fatal motor accident along Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
”It is with grief in our hearts, we announce the death of one of the police escort riders on the Vice President’s convoy, Inspector Ali Gomina, aged 45, who was involved in a road accident while on official duty today.
“The accident occurred on the road to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The Vice President, who is greatly saddened by this occurrence, has aborted the scheduled trip.
“The Vice President described Gomina as a diligent, hardworking and serious-minded officer who will be greatly missed by the team. He is survived by his wife, children and relatives.
“May his soul rest in peace”, the statement says.
Today’s accident happened five days after Osinbajo celebrated his 63rd birthday.
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