Tragedy: How Osinbajo's Police Escort Died In Motorcycle Accident
Afnews Editor
Mar 13, 2020
The Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has lost one of his police escorts in a motorcycle accident, according to the State House.
Ali Gomina, a police inspector, died in the crash along the expressway to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday.
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He was escorting Osinbajo on an official trip, according to a statement by his media aide, Mr Laolu Akande.
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Gomina was 45 years old.
The State House said, "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.
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"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.
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"The Vice-President described Gomina as a diligent, hard-working and serious-minded officer who will be greatly missed by the team.
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"He is survived by his wife, children, and relatives. May his soul rest in peace.ÔÇØ
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