A tragic incident occurred on the Ughelli-Patani Road before Agbarho in Delta State, resulting in the death of an unidentified man.
The unfortunate event unfolded around 2:00 pm on Wednesday.
The vehicle involved in the accident belonged to Jacob Abai, the Publisher/CEO of GbaramatuVoice International. Jacob Abai, deeply shaken by the incident, walked into the Agbarho Police Station to surrender himself and provide an account of the unfortunate circumstances.
According to Abai, the accident happened as he was navigating the Ughelli-Patani Road. Unexpectedly, a pedestrian appeared in his path, leaving him with little time to react. Despite his efforts to swerve and avoid a collision, his vehicle struck the individual.
Abai immediately halted and retraced his route in search of the pedestrian but was unable to locate the person. Faced with uncertainty, he proceeded to the Ebrumede Police Station to report the incident. Following a detailed account of the events, he was directed to the Agbarho Police Station for further assistance.
Upon reaching Agbarho Police Station, Abai reported the incident to the authorities, who promptly went to the scene and confirmed the tragic outcome. The deceased was taken to the mortuary, and as part of the standard investigative protocol, Abai was detained for further questioning.
Expressing his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, Abai emphasized his commitment to cooperating with the authorities throughout the investigation. He conveyed gratitude to all those involved in responding to the situation, including the police officers and emergency personnel who handled the matter with professionalism and compassion.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Police Command, through spokesperson Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident and stated that the investigation was ongoing. The circumstances surrounding the accident are being thoroughly examined to determine the sequence of events leading to the tragic outcome.
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