A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Aba, Abia State, where a female passenger died inside a moving tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP.
The incident happened around Railways Junction Aba, near the Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic gate, throwing residents into shock and confusion.
The woman, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was aboard a commercial tricycle heading to Railway Junction near Ezeukwu Road in Aba city.
Upon arrival at her intended bus stop, she was discovered unresponsive, prompting the tricycle operator to raise an alarm.
Some residents who reacted to the circulating picture of the incident on social media identified her as “Auntie Love,” a teacher and secretary in a popular school in Aba.
However, there’s no official confirmation of her true identity and residence from the Police or government agencies.
The Abia State Police Command has been notified, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are calling for anyone with information about the woman to come forward promptly to assist in identifying her and notifying her family.
Residents are urged to visit the scene near Tonimas Filling Station to help identify the woman .
The exact cause of her death remains unknown, but some speculate it could be due to natural causes such as high blood pressure or other health challenges.
Discussions on social media suggest that an autopsy would be necessary to determine the cause of death and clear the Keke NAPEP operator of any liability .
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with some expressing condolences and others sharing similar experiences.
Some users on Nairaland discussed the possibility of the Keke NAPEP operator being detained or questioned by the police, while others believe he would be cleared once the cause of death is determined.
Some residents of Aba who reacted to the circulating picture of the incident on social media by Wednesday morning, identified her as” Auntie Love,” a teacher and a Secretary in a popular school in Aba.
However, there was not yet an official confirmation of the victim’s true identity and residence from the Police or government agencies.
Message sent to the Public Relations Officer of Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka to confirm the incident was not replied at the time of this report.