Bus Crash Involving Women Welcoming President in Akwa Ibom State
Several people were injured on Wednesday after a bus carrying supporters to welcome President Bola Tinubu collided with a security vehicle near Oron Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Accident Involving Presidential Welcoming Party
The accident occurred as the bus, which was transporting women to greet the President at the Victor Attah International Airport, collided with a security Hilux van. The extent of the casualties and the circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be officially established by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), as per the report's cut-off time.
Presidential Visit in Akwa Ibom State
The incident occurred just hours before President Tinubu's official visit to Akwa Ibom State, which includes the unveiling of the state's new airport terminal. Governor Umo Eniambre Enyinnaya Abaribe welcomed the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the airport.
FRSC Statement on the Accident
- The FRSC has confirmed the accident involving a bus carrying women to welcome President Bola Tinubu and a security Hilux van along Oron Road in Uyo.
- The FRSC has not yet established the extent of the casualties and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Presidential Visit and Airport Terminal Unveiling
- President Tinubu's visit to Akwa Ibom State involves the inauguration of the state's new airport terminal.
- Governor Umo Enyinnaya Abaribe welcomed President Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the airport.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
