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.
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