A lorry driver today rammed into a commercial motorcycle operator
identified as Akpojotor Russia and an unidentified woman believed to
be a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God,RCCG along
Eku-Kokori road in Agbon Kingdom, Ethiope East Local Government
Area,Delta State, leaving both of them dead, ALEXLUCKYNEWS is reporting.
The driver of the lorry who was believed to be under the influence of
alcohol quickly absconded from the scene of the incident for fear of being lynched by angry mob and sympathizers in
the area.
ALEXLUCKYNEWS gathered that the driver of the lorry with Reg. No. XB 700 UGH
who was navigating towards the Eku direction on a high speed,
suddenly lost control, rammed into into the two and killing them on the spot.
An eyewitness who craved anonymity stated
that, “the woman sustained severe injuries which led to
her death.”
According to the eyewitness, “the victims were coming from Eku
direction when suddenly the lorry on high speed ran into them and what
we saw were dead bodies.”
Contacted, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Isiokolo
Divisional Police Headquarters, CSP Godspower Origho confirmed the
incident, calling on drunk drivers not to drive when they are drunk,
stressing that motorists, especially commercial motorcyclists should be
careful so as to avoid accidents on the roads.
The remains of the victims have been deposited at the Erhoike Cottage
Hospital Morgue by the police.
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