Lawmakers Injured After Ortom’s Convoy Involved In Auto Crash

The convoy of governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has been involved in an auto crash.

The incident occurred on Friday morning when the convoy was heading for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign rally in Utokon community, Ado LGA of the state.

No casualty has been recorded but a source disclosed  that some persons were injured, including three lawmakers of the state house of assembly.

The party official added that the lawmakers were taken to the hospital and are in “stable condition”.

Those in the convoy included Benson Abounu, Benue deputy governor; Abba Moro, senator representing Benue north-east; some members of the house of representatives and state house of assembly, among other party officials.

The driver of the bus which was involved in the accident was said to have swerved and collided with another vehicle.