A sand-filled heavy-duty truck collided with a moving vehicle along Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, on Monday, killing a radio presenter, Deborah Ohamara.
According to a Facebook user, Nten Ekpang, who shared details of the accident, “A car hit Deborah Ohamara from behind while she was driving and she rammed into a moving trailer. She died from injuries sustained from the crash.”
Confirming Ohamara’s death, Nigeria Info 95.1 FM wrote, “We sadly announce the passing of Deborah Ohamara (Debbie) a brilliant and loved broadcaster with Nigeria Info Abuja.
“Ohamara, who was a staff of Nigeria Info 95.1 FM Abuja, was driving from the airport axis when a vehicle hit her car from behind and she rammed into the moving truck.”
The incident, which happened by 3pm on Monday, caused traffic gridlock on the expressway.
Ohamara, popularly described as the golden voice of Naija Info, hailed from Cross River State. Watch the video from the accident scene below:
Truck Crushes Nigeria Info FM Presenter, Deborah Ohamara To Death
Nigeria Info 95.1 FM, disclosing her death, wrote, “We sadly announce the passing of Deborah Ohamara (Debbie) a brilliant and loved broadcaster with Nigeria Info Abuja.
“We opened a condolence register below.” pic.twitter.com/qtDyQSVrNN
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