Anambra road accident at Obosi kills one and injures five after a Lexus Jeep rammed into two tricycles. Police confirm investigation is ongoing

Anambra Road Accident claimed one life and left five others injured on Saturday morning when a Lexus Jeep rammed into two tricycles at Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area.

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The crash occurred around 6:30 am along People’s Club-Limca Road, just ahead of the by-elections for Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North I State Constituency.

Eyewitnesses reported that the occupants of the vehicle, suspected to be security operatives, fled the scene with their rifles after realizing the severity of the collision.

Police Public Relations Officer Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that the vehicle was recovered and a full investigation ordered by Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu.

“The Lexus Jeep rammed into the tricycles, resulting in the death of one person while others sustained varying degrees of injury. Victims were taken to hospital, where one was confirmed dead,” Ikenga said.

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He also clarified that enquiries revealed the Lexus Jeep does not belong to any security agency in the state. The police appealed to residents to remain calm as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.