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- Naija Info FM has confirmed the tragic death of one of their promising staff, Deborah Ohamara
- The radio station based in Abuja made this disclosure in a short statement issued on its X account on Tuesday, January 16, noting a condolence register has been opened
- The ace broadcaster was reportedly killed in a road accident that occurred along airport road in Abuja
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Deborah Ohamara, a staff of the Nigeria Info FM best referred to as (Naija Info FM) 95.1 Abuja, has died.
Photo credit: @NigeriaInfoAbj, Feboke Lekadi
Source: Twitter
The broadcaster died in a car crash along airport road in Abuja, Daily Trust reported on Tuesday morning, January 16, and shared a video to confirm the unfortunate development.
From the video shared, the accident occurred when a sand-filled heavy-duty truck collided with her vehicle.
Who is Deborah Ohamara?
She is popularly referred to as the golden voice of Naija Info, Abuja, due to her on-air appeal.
Born in Cross River State, Debora, called Derbie by her admirable listeners, started her career as a newscaster with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation, (CRBC TV) as well as a presenter on 105.5 Paradise FM Calabar.
Nigeria Info FM Abuja confirms Deborah’s death
Reacting, Nigeria Info FM confirmed Debbie’s death in a statement posted on its X account on Monday, January 15.
The media outlet described her as a “a brilliant and loved broadcaster”, announing further that a condolence register has been opened.
“We sadly announce the passing of Deborah Ohamara (Debbie) a brilliant and loved broadcaster with Nigeria Info Abuja.
“We opened a condolence register below.”
Nigerians mourn as Debbie dies
Nigerians have reacted to the development on social media. Legit.ng captured somes reactions X.
@kanu_humphrey tweeted:
“Rest on My favorite.”
@aishasharon_ng tweeted:
“I thought you said she was getting better this morning on air! OH my God.”
@samfort2 tweeted:
“My father, what happened to her na. Chai.”
@MandyCollection tweeted:·
“Tears rolling down my cheek!! I was thanking God when I realized the Driver of that squeezed car survived and it happened to be Debbie. But to now receive this sad new of her demise, am really hurt. RIP queen of the airwaves. Omalichanwa Deborah Ohamara.”
Watch the video of the Abuja road accident that claimed Deborah’s life below:
Nigerians mourn veteran NTA broadcaster Aisha Bello Mustapha
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of popular NTA broadcaster Aisha Bello sparked reactions on social media.
Nigerians woke up to the devastating news today, Monday, December 11, 2023 though the cause of her death was not made public.
However, according to reports, a funeral prayer will be held for the late Aisha Bello at the central mosque in Abuja by 1 pm later today.
Nigerian woman dies in UK after graduation
In another related development, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian lady Oluwaseun Bello has reportedly passed on in the United Kingdom shortly after graduating.
The Nigerian community association in the UK confirmed the sad development in a statement issued on Monday, January 15, 2024.
The statement disclosed that Bello, a cybersecurity professional who recently graduated from the University of Bradford, died on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Source: Legit.ng
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