By Simon Akwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday aborted his trip after his convoy was involved in an accident that left one of his police aide, Inspector Ali Gomina dead.
The accident occurred on their way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
A statement from the office of the Vice President says the 45-yr-old police escort rider in the Vice President’s convoy died while on official duty on Friday, March 13, 2020.
The statement from the Vice President’s spokesman Laolu Akande, reads, “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, 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 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. May his soul rest in peace”.
