Three persons have been confirmed dead in an accident involving the convoy of the Katsina state Governor, Aminu Bello Masari.
The accident happened while Masari was on his way to Kafur local government area en route his home town for the Governorship and House of assembly elections.
The Director-General New Media to the governor, Al-Amin Isa who confirmed the incident said it occurred Friday night at a village called Gadar Tsuntsaye near Jikamshi in Musawa Local Government Area.
He added that the three people who died were two policemen and a nephew of the governor.
Isa said the names of the two policemen are Nura Sufayanu and Kabir Ali, while Amadu Ali, is the governor’s nephew.
The Governor’s aide further said, three other persons who sustained injuries are receiving treatment at Malumfashi General Hospital.
