Mkpoikana Udoma 01 June 2017, Sweetcrude, Port Harcourt – Two policemen and one motorcyclist have been confirmed dead after a convoy of the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima Ekere, was this morning involved in a road accident.
The incident, along Esene Junction in Ikot Abasi axis of the East-West Road, occurred when a diesel truck ran into the pilot vehicle carrying policemen attached to the NDDC Managing Director, who was on his way to Calabar to receive the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.
Confirming the accident, the Director, Corporate Affairs of NDDC, Mr. Ibitoye Abosede, on the telephone said the victims were immediately taken to a nearby hospital where they are receiving urgent medical attention for injuries.
Ibitoye said one of the policemen could not be saved on the spot, while the other policeman died in the Intensive Care Unit at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital.
He explain that a motorcyclist who was also involved in the accident also lost his life.
He further said members of the entourage in other vehicles were unhurt in the unfortunate incident.