A devastating accident involving a campaign convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has claimed the lives of five persons. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Warrake-Afuze Road in Owan East local government area.
A heavy truck fitted with musical and sound systems collided with an oncoming car, resulting in the deaths of the driver, Emmanuel Edionwe, and four other occupants. The fifth victim was rushed to the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to injuries.
The campaign convoy was negotiating a bend when the accident occurred. The deceased were returning from a funeral ceremony when they met their death, leaving their families traumatized and devastated.
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Edo State University, Uzairue Mortuary in Etsako West Local Government Area. A relative of Edionwe expressed devastation, describing him as a good and easy-going person.
The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, was contacted but did not provide a confirmation of the accident. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the cause of the accident.
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