Breaking: Katsina Governor Involved in Road Accident
- Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State was involved in a road accident on Sunday evening, July 20
- The development, which created stir on social media, occurred along the Daura-Katsina Road
- Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, chief press secretary to the governor, issued a statement to state the true position of things
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Katsina, Katsina state - Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening, July 20, while travelling along the Daura–Katsina Road.
As reported by The Punch, Governor Radda's chief press secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, July 20, noting that the governor sustained no serious injuries.
Source: Twitter
Premium Times said that the governor has been hospitalised.
The Katsina government's statement read:
“We are pleased to confirm that the Governor is in good health and stable condition, with no serious injuries sustained."
Shortly after issuing the statement, Mohammed posted a video of the governor on Facebook, in which Radda, speaking in Hausa, confirmed he was “hale and hearty” but still undergoing treatment following the crash. He thanked supporters and members of the public for their prayers and good wishes.
The video can be watched below:
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Precedent of accident involving Katsina govs
Legit.ng recalls that in March 2023, three persons lost their lives in an auto accident involving the convoy of the then-governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari.
The accident occurred along the road to Jikamshi, Musawa local government area (LGA) of the state.
Confirming the development, Al-Amin Isa, the director-general (DG) on new media to the governor at the time, said among the individuals who lost their lives were two police officers.
Isa said a civilian also died in the auto crash.
1,593 Nigerians killed in road crashes
Meanwhile, road traffic accidents are a serious problem in Nigeria, with high rates of fatalities and injuries.
The country faces one of the highest road traffic accident rates in the world.
At least 1,593 Nigerians lost their lives in road traffic crashes during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The data also showed a disturbing rise in both fatalities and injuries, despite a slight drop in the overall number of crashes.
In Nigeria, West Africa's most populous nation, speed violations and dangerous driving behaviours are the most common causes of road traffic accidents. Other significant factors include wrongful overtaking, tire bursts, and mechanical failures. Poor road and vehicle conditions also contribute to the high accident rate.
Katsina governor emotional over Buhari
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Radda fought back tears as he stood alongside other prominent individuals at the graveside of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura.
The governor, dressed in native attire, stood close to the gurney bearing the body at Buhari's burial site.
Buhari, who was both a military ruler and elected president, died in London, United Kingdom (UK).
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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