Six supporters of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, have reportedly been killed in a road accident in Nasarawa State.
The victims, who were supporters of Adamu, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the state, died in the crash around the Lafia Flyover on Monday, September 14.
They were reportedly travelling to Awe Local Government Area to attend a programme when the accident occurred. 
The Director of Media and Strategic Communications of the Mohammed Abubakar Adamu Campaign Organisation, High Chief Otaru Douglas, confirmed the incident, although he said the campaign organisation had yet to issue an official statement on the tragedy.
Douglas said Adamu, his wife, the campaign organisation and supporters were mourning the victims and sympathising with the affected families.
Describing the incident as tragic, he prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died and the speedy recovery of those injured.
«“The best I can say is for God to repose the souls of those who died and grant quick recovery to those who sustained varying degrees of injuries,” he said.»
He added that Adamu and his wife were standing with the families of the victims during the difficult period.
“The IGP and his wife are fully with the families of the deceased. We are praying that the passage of their children or their loved ones will mark the beginning of peace and progress in their lives,” Douglas said.
On the number of casualties, he said the campaign organisation had been informed that six people died, while several others sustained injuries.
“Reportedly, I was told six. Yes, reportedly, I was told six. But for now, there are those who sustained injuries,” he said.
The Nasarawa State Government has also expressed sadness over the accident.
The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Nawani Aboki, who spoke with journalists in Lafia on Tuesday, described the incident as unfortunate and condoled with Adamu and the families of those who lost their lives.
The Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) also mourned the victims.
In a condolence statement signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Augustine Ogaba, the APC said it received news of the accident with “profound shock and sadness.”
The party, led by its state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello, described the deaths as a painful development that had plunged the victims’ families, friends and supporters into mourning.
The APC extended its condolences to the bereaved families, members and supporters of the group and others affected by the tragedy.
The party also prayed for the speedy and complete recovery of those injured, while asking God to grant the deceased eternal rest and their families the strength to bear the loss.
