Female Driver Loses Control And Kills Woman’s 3 Children In Port Harcourt
A tragedy-struck Mrs. Amarachi Esomonu has been thrown into anguish after her three children were reportedly crushed and killed by a lady reportedly taking driving lessons on the streets of Port Harcourt.
The vehicle lost control and ran into the dwelling of the family on Friday, May 16, claiming the lives of the children aged 10, four and three.
Authorities of the police in Rivers described the development as painful and unfortunate.
One source in the area narrated: “They were at home in Ogbunabali when the accident happened. A young man was teaching his girlfriend how to drive. So, as she was driving, people started shouting. Before we knew it, the car had rammed into the woman’s house.
“That was how her three children lost their lives. It is very painful, and the mother has been crying because the children were all going to school.”
Mrs Esomonu accused those involved in attempting to cover up the matter and shield the suspect from prosecution.
In a viral emotional video, the devastated mother appealed to Nigerians and human rights activists to help ensure justice for her children.
“This is the cry of a mother who lost her three kids all because of careless driving. They are trying to sweep it under the carpet. My children will not just go like that,” she lamented, while calling on social media activist VeryDarkMan and other Nigerians to support her cause.
The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured the public that a full investigation had commenced.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing-Kaborlo, the command said every necessary step would be taken to ensure justice is served.
“The Command remains committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that anyone found culpable is brought to justice,” the statement added.
The police also urged residents to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and cooperate with investigators as inquiries continue.
