Osinbajo Cancels Trip After Convoy Accident Kills Escort Rider

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday aborted a scheduled trip to Lagos following the death in an accident of one of his police escort riders in his convoy.

Ali Gomina, 45 died in an accident that happened while the convoy was on its way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

A statement issued by Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesman said late on Friday read thus:

“With grief in our hearts, we announce the death of one of the police escort riders on the Vice President’s convoy, Inspector Ali Gomina, aged 45, who was involved in a road accident while on official duty today.

“The accident occurred on the road to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The Vice President, who is greatly saddened by this occurrence, has aborted the scheduled trip.

“The Vice President described Gomina as a diligent, hardworking and serious-minded officer who will be greatly missed by the team.  He is survived by his wife, children and relatives.”

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