Two Policemen attached to Adams Oshiomhole, former chairman of All Progressives Congress, lost their lives on Tuesday after an articulated vehicle rammed into his convoy on his way to a political campaign rally.
The event took place near Oluku junction in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the Edo State.
Victor Oshoke, Oshiomhole’s media assistant, disclosed this in a statement. He explained that two other persons were injured in the accident.
Oshiomhole’s convoy was on its way to Usen to join the campaign team of the APC for the Governorship Election, when the accident occurred.
“Some minutes after 12 pm today Tuesday, September 1, 2020, there was a motor accident involving the convoy of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, along Benin-Lagos by-pass before Oluku junction.
“We are sad to report that two police personnel in the Toyota Hilux truck lost their lives while two others are in critical condition receiving treatment at a hospital in the state. Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and other persons in the convoy, apart from those indicated above, did not sustain any injuries.”
“While we pray for the quick recovery of the injured policemen, we extend our condolences to the families of the departed.
“The case was immediately reported at the Ekiadolor Police Station, and investigations are ongoing.”
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, APC candidate in the election, had call off his rally at Usen.
