Tragedy struck as a heavy-duty truck laden with sand collided with the moving vehicle of a popular radio presenter, Deborah Ohamara along the busy Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, claiming her life from the crash.
Straightnews learnt that the Ohamara, a staffer of Naija Info FM, 95.1 Abuja, was driving from the airport axis when a vehicle hit her car from behind and she rammed into the moving truck.
Another person sustained mild injuries while the truck driver survived.
The incident which occurred by 3 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at around popular Aso Estate junction Lugbe, also caused traffic gridlock, making it difficult for commuters to ply the road.
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It was gathered that vehicles coming from both sides of the highway were stuck as a result of the blocked movement as personnel of Federal Road Safety Corps, Police and FCTA’s traffic management department tried to evacuate wreckage from the scene.
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 late Ohamara, popularly known as the golden voice of Naija Info, due to her on-air appeal, was born in Cross River State.
She started her career as a newscaster with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) as well as a presenter on 105.5 Paradise FM Calabar.
