A female adhoc staff of INEC died in a fatal bike accident in the morning of March 28, 2015 along Obussa-Ebonyi Road, in Oju Local Government Area in Benue State, Vanguard reports.
The motorcyclist who carried the INEC staff (who has not been identified) also lost his life. The INEC staff was on her way to Oju Town where she was posted for election duties.
“They were riding on top speed at about 7:45 when the front part of the motorbike suddenly pulled off leading to the fatal accident and the instant death of the INEC staff,” a witness said. “Though the bike rider survived after sustaining serious injuries he later died before receiving medical attention.”
The Public Relations Officer, PRO, of INEC in Benue State, Louis Ochai confirmed the incident.
