Ambode rescues accident victim

Firstclass newsline learnt that the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi
Ambode, on Monday surprised his security men and protocol officials
when he suddenly ordered his vehicle to stop on Osborne Road, Ikoyi,
while on his way to the office.
It was learnt that the governor had just witnessed an accident on the
road and stopped his vehicle in order to assist in the rescue of the
victim.
Firstclass newsline learnt that the victim, Miss Angela Anukam, who
was driving alone in a wine-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration
number, EKY 415 CG, at about 8.15am, lost control and rammed into the
median of the road before the vehicle somersaulted.
An aide of the governor said Ambode was worried about what could
happen to the victim, which was why he stopped his vehicle.
He said, "Worried by what could befall the occupant of the car,
Governor Ambode, who was heading to the office through the direction,
ordered his convoy to stop at the scene to enable him assess the
situation, as well as help rescue the passenger.
"The governor immediately instructed the ambulance attached to his
convoy to take Angela, who was in a state of shock, and could barely
move or talk to the Lagos Island General Hospital for treatment."
It was learnt that Angela's sister, Amaka, was contacted shortly after
the incident by some aides of the governor.
In the end, she reportedly sent a feedback indicating that Angela was
treated for minor injuries and discharged free of charge on the order
of the governor.
One of the aides, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "She said
the ambulance also conveyed her sister back to her residence on Efosa
Ehiedu Close, off Modupe Thomas Estate, Ajah, while officials of the
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority assisted in towing the
vehicle away from the road to prevent gridlock."
Speaking on the incident, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,
Mr. Habib Aruna, said, "What the governor has done is typical of him.
It is indeed a demonstration of his concern for the wellbeing of every
resident and Miss Angela is not an exception.
"He has also with this act, shown his commitment to an all inclusive
approach in protecting the lives and property of citizens in the
state."
Firstclassnewsline.net