A Nigerian man has died as a result of bad road after his car was involved in a fatal road accident in Cross River state.
The late Dr. Joe Ukpo
A promising Nigerian politician and civil servant, Dr. Joe Ukpo has died in a tragic accident yesterday after his car somersaulted several times along the road.
It was gathered that the politician based in Abuja was on his way to Okpoma/ Okuku Road in Cross River state when his car was involved in a fatal accident due to bad road.
He gave up the ghost few hours after the accident.
Friends have taken to social media to mourn his death.
Sunny Omagu Ogar wrote:
"JOE UKPO, ochahooho, what world are we living in? Death is wicked. RIP."
Joe Pat Ogar added:
"Darkness at noon.
so sad to hear that you are gone.
rest in peace brotherly.
joe ukpo, rest in peace. amen."