Benue Governor’s Convoy Vehicle Involved In Fatal Accident

A tragic accident involving a pilot vehicle in Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia’s convoy claimed one life and injured another. Dusty roads in Vandeikya LGA are said to be the cause.

A tragic road accident involving a pilot vehicle from Governor Hyacinth Alia’s convoy in Benue State has claimed one life and left another person injured. The incident occurred in the ancient town of Ihugh, located in Vandeikya Local Government Area (LGA).

According to reports, the Governor, a native of Vandeikya LGA, was traveling home for Christmas celebrations. The accident happened as his convoy was en route to an event in his hometown. One of the vehicles in the convoy reportedly veered off the road due to poor visibility caused by excessive dust, colliding with a motorcycle.

An eyewitness explained that the dusty condition of the road, worsened by multiple vehicles traveling simultaneously, likely caused the driver to lose control. “The driver hit a motorbike rider, leading to the death of one passenger and injuries to another,” the source stated.

Chief Solomon Iorpev, the Governor’s Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, confirmed that the ill-fated vehicle was part of the Governor’s fleet but clarified that it was not traveling with the main convoy at the time of the crash. He attributed the accident to poor visibility caused by dust and an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle.

“The vehicle was alone on an assignment when it was involved in the accident. The dusty road, coupled with an oncoming vehicle, caused the driver to swerve and hit the motorcycle,” Chief Iorpev explained.

Meanwhile, Superintendent Catherine Anene, the Police Public Relations Officer for Benue State, stated that the Command had not yet received an official report on the incident.

This unfortunate accident underscores the dangers posed by Nigeria’s dusty, unpaved roads and the need for improved road infrastructure to prevent such tragedies.