In a tragic incident that occurred on December 1, a convoy allegedly belonging to the Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a State University undergraduate, Ebube Akah, and a commercial motorcyclist identified as Shahabilu. The Governor was reportedly not present in the convoy at the time of the incident.
According to information obtained by Naija News, the accident transpired along Afikpo Road through Onwe Road in Abakaliki metropolis. The convoy, which had gone to pick up the Governor’s children from school, was reportedly responsible for colliding with the motorcycle carrying Ebube and Shahabilu.
In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the deceased student’s older brother, Isidore Akah, revealed that despite having Ebube’s Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards on him, the police allegedly registered his remains as “unknown” at the Federal Medical Teaching Hospital morgue in Abakaliki. The family accuses the police of attempting to cover up the incident, further claiming that SIM cards were removed from Ebube’s phone to hinder communication.
“The Governor’s ride that went for school runs for the Governor’s children knocked down Ebube with the bike man, and they both died instantly,” said Isidore Akah, expressing frustration over the lack of response from the government. He added that the family learned about the incident only after days of searching for Ebube.
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, Augustina Ogbodo, reportedly met with members of the Akah family on Monday. However, the family claims that no concrete actions have been taken, and they accuse the police of aligning with the government’s interests.
While the police spokesperson in Ebonyi State, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, she did not address specific allegations made against the police.
The grieving family is now demanding justice for the tragic loss of their loved one, and the incident raises concerns about the transparency of the investigation and the role of the police in handling such cases.
