The operatives of the Delta State Police command has confirmed the killing of a final year student, Awele Eluemunor of University of Delta (UNIDEL), Delta state.
Eluemunor was killed by a 100-level student of the same school while learning how to drive.
The unfortunate accident occurred last Tuesday in Agbor, Ika south local government area of Delta State.
According to reports, the young woman, whose name has not yet been disclosed, was being taught how to drive by her boyfriend, allegedly a suspected internet fraudster (Yahoo boy).
During the learning process, she lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road, hitting pedestrians.
One of the victims, Awele Eluemunor, a final-year student of the College of Nursing, Agbor, was killed instantly.
Awele, who was set to graduate in November, tragically lost her life at the scene.
Two other individuals sustained critical injuries and were rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Eyewitnesses revealed that immediately after the accident, the boyfriend, who owned the car, fled the scene, abandoning the young driver.
Authorities did not confirm whether the suspect has been apprehended or not.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Delta State, SP Edafe Bright while contacted confirmed the incident, noting that one died while another was injured.
He said: “One dead and one injured confirmed”.
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