CITIZENS COMPASS—Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, narrowly escaped death yesterday, in an autocrash involving his vehicle.
He is currently hospitalised after sustaining injuries after the accident reportedly occurred along the Daura-Katsina Road. Recall that Daura is the hometown of the late President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari who died recently and was buried in the town last week.
The Governor had been frequenting the town since the death and burial of Buhari.
A social media user, White Nigerian, first disclosed the report if she autocrash on his X Handle formerly known as Twitter.
“Reports indicate that Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State was involved in a car accident while traveling from Daura to Katsina. He sustained a fracture and is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Daura. Thankfully, he has been stabilised.”
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed issued a statement to clarify the true position of things.
“Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, was involved in a minor road accident this evening along the Daura – Katsina Road, while carrying out his official duties in service to the people of Katsina State.
“We are pleased to confirm that the Governor is in good health and stable condition, with no serious injuries sustained.
“As a precautionary measure, the Governor is currently receiving routine medical evaluation at a medical facility, where he is being attended to by qualified medical professionals.
“Governor Radda remains in high spirits and expresses his gratitude to Almighty Allah for His protection, as well as Katsina citizens and well-wishers for their prayers and concern.”
In a short video clip which surfaced online, the Governor, while speaking in Hausa Language from his hospital bed, said, “We had an accident but we are recovering, we thank God. We are here (at the hospital), they are taking care of us so that we can recover, we appreciate all your prayers,”
