In a devastating turn of events, Ezekiel Mary Ogechi, a recent graduate of Abia State Polytechnic in Aba, met a tragic end right in front of her alma mater. The young accounting prodigy was on the verge of embarking on her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) journey when her life was abruptly cut short by a fatal accident.
Eyewitnesses recount the set of circumstances leading up to Ogechi’s untimely demise. Just moments after completing her academic clearance, she was seen engrossed in lively conversations with her classmates, excitedly discussing her upcoming enrollment in the NYSC program. However, jubilation quickly turned into sheer horror as she attempted to cross the bustling road.
Without warning, a tricycle crashed into Ogechi, rendering her unable to recover before an oncoming truck ruthlessly crushed her life away. A witness who was present at the scene chillingly recalled, “She was hit by a tricycle; before she could get up, she was crushed by a fast-moving truck.”
News of the tragic incident rapidly spread throughout the campus, inciting an outpouring of grief and anger from students. In response, a spontaneous protest was organized, aimed at demanding justice for the deceased. Fortunately, both the administration of Abia State Polytechnic and the Students Union Government promptly intervened to assuage the agitated crowd and prevent any further escalation of tension.
The loss of Miss Ezekiel Mary Ogechi has sent shockwaves throughout the academic community, leaving her friends, family, and peers in a state of profound sorrow. As they mourn the loss of a promising young graduate, they hope that authorities will undertake a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident and take appropriate measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
