A tragic accident occurred in Agbor, Ika south local government area of Delta State, on Tuesday when a 100-level student of the University of Delta (UNIDEL) accidentally killed a final-year nursing student while learning how to drive.
According to reports, the young woman, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was being taught how to drive by her boyfriend, allegedly a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy).
During the lesson, she lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road, hitting pedestrians.
One of the victims, Awele Eluemunor, a final-year student of the College of Nursing, Agbor, was killed instantly.
Awele, who was set to graduate in November, tragically lost her life at the scene.
Two other individuals sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Eyewitnesses revealed that immediately after the accident, the boyfriend, who owned the car, fled the scene, abandoning the young driver.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether the suspect has been apprehended, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright confirmed the incident, noting that one died while another injured.
He said: “One dead and one injured confirmed”.
