Many Feared De@d As Bus Heading To Late Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Ewhrudjakpo's Burial Crashes

An 18-seater bus conveying passengers to the burial of Bayelsa State’s late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been involved in a fatal accident.

According to Sahara Reporters, the dire incident occurred along the Toru-Orua axis of the Sagbama–Ekeremor Road.

The crash, which occurred on a major route in the area, claimed the lives of more than 10 people, according to initial reports.

Several other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency medical treatment.

The victims were en route to pay their final respects to Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away suddenly on December 11, 2025, at the age of 60, after collapsing in his office at the Government House in Yenagoa.

His burial is scheduled for today, January 30, 2026, in his hometown of Ofoni, Sagbama Local Government Area, following a series of funeral events, including a Day of Tributes attended by prominent figures such as former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri, and former Governor Seriake Dickson.