In a statement, Mr Ibitoye Abosede, the Director of Corporate Affairs of NDDC, said Ekere’s motorcade was involved in an accident with a trailer on the road.

“The victims were immediately taken to a nearby hospital where they are receiving urgent medical attention for injuries.

“Members of the entourage in other vehicles were unhurt in the unfortunate incident,” he said.

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Abosede said the  pilot vehicle carrying policemen attached to the managing director, on his way to Calabar to receive the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, ran into the trailer.