By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
A truck loaded with sand on Tuesday rammed into the main gate of the Gombe State Government House, causing damage to the structure.
The incident, which occurred at about 12:55 p.m., involved a gate reportedly constructed as part of ongoing renovation projects at the Government House 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,” said a trader, who identified himself as Musa Abdullahi.
Another witness, a commercial motorcyclist, Ibrahim Sadiq, said the crash could have been worse if pedestrians were nearby. “It happened very fast. People started running when they saw the truck coming. Thankfully, no one was injured,” he said.
A security aide within the vicinity, who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that the impact caused significant damage to the newly installed gate. “The gate is part of the ongoing renovation. The force of the crash bent parts of the structure,” he said.
The vehicle is alleged to belong to Tricata Nigeria Ltd., although its registration number was not made available to the press at the scene.
Confirming the incident, Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, noted that it occurred earlier however, there was no loss of life.
“It happened but there. We thank God there was no loss of life. The driver only sustained injury and he is receiving treatment,” he added.
The Government House is currently undergoing extensive renovation and rehabilitation, part of what the administration describes as legacy infrastructure projects across the state.
