Fact-Check Report: “Hatsarin Mota Ya Rutsa Da Gwamnan Jihar Katsina Malam Dikko Radda”
Claim
The claim is that the Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, survived a motor accident (“Hatsarin mota ya rutsa da Gwamnan Jihar Katsina Malam Dikko Radda”) on the Daura-Katsina Road.
Verdict
True
Evidence
Multiple credible news sources confirm that Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda was involved in a minor road accident on the Daura-Katsina Road on Sunday, July 20, 2025, while returning from Daura, where he had been receiving condolences for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari[1][4][6]. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, issued statements clarifying that the accident was minor, the governor sustained no serious injuries, was in stable condition, and was discharged from the hospital after medical evaluation as a precaution[1][4][6]. Official dispatches and eyewitness accounts from the area corroborate the incident’s occurrence and the governor’s safety[3]. No details about the cause of the accident or involvement of other vehicles have been officially released.
Sources with Clickable Links
- Daily Post – Governor Radda Discharged After Road Accident
- PM News – Governor Escapes Death in Daura Road Crash
- Legit.ng Hausa – Gwamnan Jihar Katsina Ya Yi Hatsari
- Daily Post – Governor Involved in Accident on Daura-Katsina Road
Conclusion
The claim that Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State survived a motor accident on the Daura-Katsina Road is accurate and supported by official statements and multiple independent news reports. The governor was involved in a minor accident, received prompt medical attention, and was confirmed to be in stable health with no serious injuries[1][4][6].
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