Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, narrowly escaped death today in an auto crash which happened along the Owerri –Orlu Road of the state.

Briefing journalists at the Government House Owerri, Governor Okorocha said the accident occurred when a flat boot Mercedes Benz 200 ran into his convoy and had a head-on coalition with his own car, leading to his sustaining a minor cut on his scalp.

The governor who was bandaged on the head said he was stable and strong, but would seek further medical attention due to the level of impact of the accident on him.

Earlier the Imo State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Katsina had confirmed the accident. He disclosed that he had dispatched an investigation team to ascertain the cause of the accident and would give further information on the matter as soon as the investigation was concluded.

Also speaking, Okorocha’s personal physician, Dr. Sylvester Igwe, said that the governor had a minor laceration of his scalp and was very stable but needed further medical examination.

•Photo shows Governor Okorocha with a bandaged head as a result of the accident.