Governor Okorocha injured in auto-accident

Governor Rochas Okorocha of the eastern Nigerian state of Imo was on Friday in Owerri involved in an auto accident.

Okorocha told newsmen that he was going to inspect projects in the state when a Mercedes Saloon car ran into his motorcade.

Governor Okorocha: injured in accident

The governor, who wore a bandage on his forehead, said he was in a stable condition after receiving treatment.

Dr Sylvester Igwe, Personal Physician to Okorocha, said the governor had a minor injury on the forehead, adding that he needed a medical examination to determine the full extent of the injury.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Musa Katsina, said the police Accident Investigation Team had begun investigation into the cause of the accident.