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Breaking: Katsina Governor Involved in Road Accident

by  Ridwan Adeola
1 min read
  • Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State was involved in a road accident, on Sunday evening, July 20
  • The development which created stir on social media, occurred along the Daura-Katsina Road
  • Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, chief press secretary to the governor, issued a statement to state the true position of things

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Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

Katsina, Katsina state - Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening, July 20, while travelling along the Daura–Katsina Road.

As reported by The Punch, Governor Radda's chief press secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, July 20, noting that the governor sustained no serious injuries.

Katsina governor Radda involved in care accident
Governor Dikko Radda's vehicle crashes in Katsina state. Photo credit: @MSIngawa
Source: Twitter

Premium Times said that the governor has been hospitalised.

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The Katsina government's statement read:

“We are pleased to confirm that the Governor is in good health and stable condition, with no serious injuries sustained."

Shortly after issuing the statement, Mohammed posted a video of the governor on Facebook, in which Radda, speaking in Hausa, confirmed he was “hale and hearty” but still undergoing treatment following the crash. He thanked supporters and members of the public for their prayers and good wishes.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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