Five Dead in Niger Governor Bago's Convoy Crash

A tragic road accident occurred in Minna, Niger State, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including four male students and a young woman identified as Mrs Nafisa, who was driving a Peugeot 206. The crash involved a Hilux van from the convoy of Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and took place around 11:35 a.m. on a Monday at Gidan Mangoro community along the Minna–Bida Road.

The governor and his entourage were returning from a condolence visit to Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe, following the death of Hajia Aisha, Sagi Nupe. Witness Abdullahi Musa stated that the accident was caused by wrongful overtaking by the Hilux van, which collided head-on with the Peugeot.

Three victims died at the scene, while two others later succumbed to injuries at Minna General Hospital. The Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aishat Sa’adu, and Police Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is ongoing.