The Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Adamu Oyanki, has survived a car crash along the Keffi–Akwanga highway on Monday.

Pictures indicate the lawmaker’s vehicle which was evacuated to the Assembly complex in Lafia was badly damaged in the incident.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, accompanied by other lawmakers, visited the assembly complex to inspect the wrecked vehicle following the incident.

Reacting, Jatau described the crash as unfortunate but expressed gratitude that no life was lost.

“We thank Almighty God for saving the life of the Deputy Speaker from the auto crash. We are grateful that he is alive and safe,” he said.

There were no immediate details on the cause of the accident as of the time of filing this report.