SOKOTO, Nigeria — Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State have reportedly perished in a road accident while travelling to Kaduna State for a rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The incident was widely reported online on Friday.
According to reports, the party members were on their way to attend the APC’s presidential campaign rally scheduled to take place in Kaduna.
However, as of the time of filing this report, This Dawn News could not independently verify how many died in the accident.
Accident Details Awaited
According to available information, the APC members, who were travelling in a green Toyota saloon car, collided with a yellow truck.
The report has yet to be corroborated by local media organisations or an official statement from the relevant authorities.
Details surrounding the reported crash, including its exact location, the number of people involved and whether anyone was killed, injured, or survived, remain unconfirmed.
APC Rally Scheduled for Kaduna
The reported incident comes as the APC prepares to formally launch its presidential campaign activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
The party has scheduled its campaign flag-off for Saturday, October 24, in Kaduna State.
President Tinubu is expected to attend alongside senior party officials and supporters from different parts of the country.
Reports stated that Kaduna would host the opening event under the party’s proposed nationwide campaign programme.
Further Details Awaited
The reported accident has yet to be confirmed by the Sokoto or Kaduna State Police Commands, emergency responders or APC officials in the available reports reviewed for this story.
This Dawn News will update the report when credible information becomes available regarding the circumstances of the incident and the condition of those reportedly involved.
Until the incident is confirmed by local authorities, the accident claim remains unverified.
No casualty figures or details about injuries should be treated as established facts until confirmed by reliable sources.
