Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 escaped death when his convoy was involved in an accident.

The accident occurred at Garba Chede along Bali-Jalingo road around 5pm on Thursday. A police officer attached to the governor lost his life in the accident.

Taraba State Police spokeman David Misal said…“We confirmed that the governor’s convoy had an accident”

“One life was lost and several sustained injuries and have been taken to hospital for treatment. The person that died happens to be a police officer attached to the governor’s convoy.

“I can’t confirm the number of persons (that were injured) now, we would need to find out from the people on ground.”

“At the moment we can’t actually say what actually caused it but in due course, we will find out.”