According to reports, Ortom was on his way back from an inspection, when a car rammed into his convoy.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Terver Akase said “The accident occurred about 4:30 pm between Abakwa and Adi in Buruku local government area.

“An oncoming vehicle, Carina Two, left its lane and hit the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ bus which was on Governor Ortom’s convoy.

“No life was lost in the incident but one occupant of the Carina car sustained head injuries and was taken to hospital on the directive of the Governor,” Punch reports.

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Ortom had gone to Zaki Biam to assess the level of damage at the International Yam Market, which was recently attacked by gunmen.