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Learner Driver Kills Three Children in Rivers; Mother Seeks Justice

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Three children were killed in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, when a learner driver lost control of a vehicle.
  • The accident occurred when a man was teaching his girlfriend to drive, and she veered into a nearby residence.
  • The mother of the deceased children is seeking justice, expressing her grief and frustration over the lack of accountability from those involved.

A devastating tragedy has struck Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where three young lives were extinguished in a horrific accident on May 15th. The incident, which occurred in the Ogbunabali area, has left a mother, Amarachi Promise Esomonu, inconsolable as she pleads for justice. The circumstances surrounding the event are particularly harrowing: a man was reportedly teaching his girlfriend how to drive when the inexperienced driver lost control, mounting the curb and crashing directly into the family's home.

They were at home in Ogbunabali when this 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.

· Local sourceA resident describing the moments leading up to the fatal accident.

The victims, aged 10, four, and three, were inside their residence at the time of the impact. Their lives were tragically cut short, leaving their mother in profound grief. In a viral video, Esomonu is seen weeping uncontrollably, recounting the daily torment of waking up to her alarm, only to be reminded that her children are no longer there to prepare for school. She expressed deep anguish that the culprits, who she claims are "comfortable" and "aren't saying anything," have shown no remorse or taken responsibility for their actions.

Every day I wake up in the morning and remember them. Every day my alarm rings, but there are no kids for me to dress for school.

· Amarachi Promise EsomonuThe grieving mother expressing her daily pain and loss.

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the incident and stated that the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has ordered a thorough investigation. The police spokesperson, Blessing Agabe, conveyed the command's deep sorrow and extended condolences to the bereaved family, assuring the public that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure justice is served. The incident has understandably generated widespread grief and concern throughout the state, highlighting the dangers of inadequate driver training and the devastating consequences of such negligence.

Their k!llers are comfortable. They aren’t saying anything.

· Amarachi Promise EsomonuThe mother expressing her frustration over the perceived lack of accountability from those responsible.

This heartbreaking event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible driving practices and the need for stringent oversight in driver education. The call for justice from Amarachi Promise Esomonu resonates deeply, emphasizing the pain of losing loved ones due to preventable circumstances and the desperate need for accountability. As the investigation proceeds, the community hopes for a swift resolution that brings some measure of closure to the grieving family and reinforces the value placed on human life.

The Commissioner of Police wishes to assure the affected family and the general public that the Co

· Blessing AgabeRivers State Police Public Relations Officer, assuring the public of an investigation into the incident.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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