Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state on Friday escaped death by a whisker in an auto crash which occurred along Owerri – Orlu road in the state.
The governor told newsmen at the Government House, Owerri, that the accident occurred when a flat boot Mercedes Benz 200 ran into his convoy and had a head-on coalition. He sustained a minor cut on his scalp.
Governor Rochas, who was bandaged on the head said he was stable and strong, but would seek further medical attention due to the level of impact of the accident on him.
Speaking earlier, the Imo State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Katsina had confirmed the accident. He disclosed that he had dispatched an investigation team to ascertain the cause of the accident and would give further information on the matter as soon as the investigation was concluded.
Also speaking, Okorocha’s personal physician, Dr. Sylvester Igwe, said that the governor had a minor laceration of his scalp and was very stable but needed further medical examination.
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