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A woman identified as Obiageli Ezeanowiyi is currently being
investigated by operatives of the Lagos State Police after she
reportedly rammed into her fellow church member, killing her instantly.
and making a phone call at Jakande Estate junction at Oke-Afa, Isolo,
close to St. Peters’ Catholic Church, where both of them worshipped.
An eyewitness told Vanguard on the condition of anonymity, that
Ezeanowiyi lost control of the car and killed the victim, known as Madam
Chichi, who was on her way to church.
The source said:
“The deceased, who ran a popular ‘joint’ at Isolo, was going for Sunday
Adoration Service when the incident happened. “It was while at Jakande
Junction, waiting to get a tricycle that will take her to the church
that Mrs. Obiageli, who was driving her Nissan Pathfinder SUV, ran into
her and killed her instantly.”
Vanguard learned that the mother of three hailed from Mbano in Imo
State. Her remains have been taken to Isolo mortuary for autopsy
report, while Obiageli has been detained after reporting herself to the
Police.
Confirming the story, the spokesperson for Lagos State Police Command,
DSP Chike Oti, said the incident took place at Jakande Estate Junction,
Oke-Afa, Isolo, close to St. Peters’ Catholic Church. He added that “the
suspect, Obiageli, is in Police custody and investigation is still
ongoing. “The suspect will be charged to court as soon as the
investigation is concluded.”