Many supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State were killed in a car crash on Saturday.
The accident occurred in the Mangu Local Government Area of the state, it was learned.
The victims were mostly young people returning to Jos after a rally in Pankshin LGA.
The crash happened when a truck conveying them crashed in Panyam community of the council area.
A statement from the PDP governorship candidate’s media team on Saturday evening and signed by Mangna Wamyil also confirmed the accident.
The statement said, “On a sad note, a truck conveying some supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party from the governorship campaign flag-off and zonal rally of the central zone, Plateau State, in Pankshin, had an accident this evening after the rally, around Jwak Village, just before Panyam Bridge, Mangu Local Government Area.
“The supporters who are mostly young people, sustained injuries of varying proportions, while some regrettably lost their lives.
“The governorship candidate, Caleb Mutfwang, is deeply saddened by the unfortunate event, and is currently involved in evacuating those severely injured from different hospitals in Mangu to Jos, where they would hopefully receive better attention and care.
“While we appreciate all first responders who are currently assisting with the evacuation effort, our thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by the sad event.
“May the souls of those we lost rest in peace.”
