Truck loses control, rams into Gombe Government House gate (Photos)

A truck loaded with sand on Tuesday rammed into the main gate of the Gombe State Government House, causing significant damage to the structure.

The incident occurred around 12:55 p.m. and involved a gate recently constructed as part of ongoing renovation projects under Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. The gate is yet to be officially commissioned.

Eyewitnesses said the truck lost control before crashing into the multi-million-naira facility.

“I was standing across the road when I saw the truck approaching at speed. Suddenly, the driver seemed to lose control, and the vehicle veered off and hit the gate,” a trader, Musa Abdullahi, said.

Another witness, commercial motorcyclist Ibrahim Sadiq, said the situation could have been worse if pedestrians had been nearby.

“It happened very fast. People started running when they saw the truck coming. Thankfully, no one was injured,” he said.

A security aide at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the impact caused serious damage to the newly installed gate.

“The gate is part of the ongoing renovation. The force of the crash bent parts of the structure,” the aide said.

The truck is reportedly owned by Tricata Nigeria Ltd, although its registration number was not immediately available.

Confirming the incident, the Director-General of Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, said there was no loss of life.

“It happened, but we thank God there was no loss of life. The driver sustained injuries and is receiving treatment,” he said.

The Government House is currently undergoing extensive renovation as part of the state government’s infrastructure upgrade projects.

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