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PDP Chairman’s Driver, Tejiri Dies In Motor Accident
Tejiri, PDP Chairman’s Driver Is Dead
Reports obtained by Naija News has it that Tejiri Prince, the driver to the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Chairman in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, has died in a fatal motor accident along the Asaba Expressway in Delta State.
Report has it that Tejiri, who drove the official Nissan car of his boss was on a high speed from Asaba and suddenly had brake failure. While trying to manage the situation, he lost control of the vehicle which veered off the road and rammed into a trailer parked at the corner.
The incident shattered the vehicle and Tejiri sustained serious injuries which resulted to his instant death. Uvwie PDP Chairman, Hon. Kelly Utuedor confirmed the report in a chat with reporters.
He said,”Yes, he had accident. He was coming from Asaba alone.
The Delta State Acting Police Public Relations Officer,DSP Andrew Aniamaka when contacted, said, “The Command is not aware of any accident. Nothing of such has been reported to us but we’ll find out and get back to you.”
Report of the drivers death has thrown officials and Staff of the Uvwie Council into mourning. Tejiri is survived by a wife, two children,his immediate sister, Philomena and relatives.