Chinedum Elekwachi
One person on Saturday lost his life while others sustained varying degrees of injury in a fatal crash in Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.
The incident occured at about 6.30am along People’s Club/Limca Road ahead of the Anambra South Senatorial district and Onitsha North 1 constituency for House of Assembly by-elections.
Eye witness said the Jeep, suspected to belong to personnel of Department of Security Service, DSS was reportedly on speed when it suddenly lost control and rammed into two tricycles.
“The security men, about four in number, on discovering that one of the occupants was dead and others badly injured, abandoned their Lexus Jeep and fled with their rifles to avoid mob action,” the witness said.
Confirming the incident, Police Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the crash claimed one life, adding that the vehicle involved has been recovered.
He however said enquiries revealed the vehicle does not belong to any security agency in the State as alleged.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu has ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident into a fatal motor accident that occurred in the early hours of today, 16th August 2025, at People’s Club/Limca Road, Obosi, involving a Lexus Jeep and two tricycles popularly known as Keke.
“Preliminary information at the disposal of the Command reveals that the driver of the Lexus Jeep rammed into the tricycles, resulting in the unfortunate death of one occupant, while others sustained varying degrees of injury.
“The vehicle was subsequently abandoned at the scene as its occupants fled.
“Police operatives attached to Isiowulu Division quickly responded, secured the area, recovered the abandoned vehicle, and evacuated the victims to a hospital, where one was later confirmed dead.
“Further enquiries have established that the recovered Lexus Jeep does not belong to any security agency in the State.
Ikenga appealed to residents of the area to remain calm and cooperate with the Police, as efforts were on to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the incident.