The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect following a fatal road accident that claimed the life of Ifeanyi Mmesoma Miracle, a 200-level student of Abia State University.
The incident occurred on Sunday along the Okigwe/Afikpo Expressway in Uturu and gained widespread attention after a video from the scene circulated online.
Confirming the development, Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chioma Chinaka said the crash involved two motorcycles that collided head-on, throwing their passengers onto the road.
She explained that the victim was subsequently run over by an oncoming Mack truck, leading to her death.
“The command is aware of the incident, which occurred at the Water Board area of Uturu on April 19, 2026. Two motorcycles were involved in a head-on collision, causing passengers to be thrown onto the road. This led to the death of Miss Ifeanyi Mmesoma Miracle, who was run over by a moving Mack truck,” Chinaka stated.
According to the police, officers from the Motor Traffic Department promptly visited the scene, while injured victims were taken to hospital and are reportedly responding to treatment.
The police spokesperson added that the remains of the deceased have been released to her family after confirmation of death by a medical doctor. She also confirmed that the motorcycles and the truck involved have been recovered and are now in police custody.
One suspect is currently being held, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend two other individuals linked to the tragic incident.
Elijah Adeyemi
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