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Tragedy as Ihenacho’s Personal Assistant dies in road crash

A Personal Assistant to Nigerian International and Leicester City Striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly died on Saturday in a ghastly motor accident. The Aide, David Nwachukwu, was the center forward’s closest confidant…

A Personal Assistant to Nigerian International and Leicester City Striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly died on Saturday in a ghastly motor accident.

The Aide, David Nwachukwu, was the center forward’s closest confidant and was said to be the one overseeing all his properties in Nigeria.

Nwachukwu, who hailed from Ohaji/Egbema of Imo state crashed his Pathfinder SUV near Alvana Modern Secondary school along Owerri-Onitsha Expressway, Imo state capital. He was riding alone when the crash occurred.

A source said that the deceased ram into a stationed vehicle along the road and died on the spot. His corpse had been deposited in a morgue, it was gathered.

His demise was also confirmed by two neighbours: Paulcy Iwuala and Abuoma Ozurigbo.

Ozurigbo said “What a black Saturday. Just yesterday we discussed how we are going to fly together to Abuja because his friend, Kelechi Iheanacho, is coming back.

Iwuala, described Nwachukwu as a good guy who would be missed by everybody who knew him.

“This is very difficult to bear .He was a good guy. We live in the same estate. Kelechi Iheanacho would be devastated by this loss. They were very close. They grew up together. He virtually does everything for Iheanacho in Nigeria. What a world.”

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Published October 27, 2019
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