Double Tragedy as 2 Die on Way to Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Funeral
- Two dead in accident en route to Bayelsa Deputy Governor's funeral
- An 18-seater bus collided with another vehicle, resulting in fatalities and injuries
- The Commissioner of Police has dispatched officers for rescue and order maintenance at the accident scene
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Bayelsa State - Two people have died in a fatal accident on their way to the funeral of the late Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Legit.ng reports that Ewhrudjakpo slumped and was confirmed dead after he was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, the state capital on Thursday, December 11, 20265.
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The tragic accident occurred along Toru-Orua axis of Sagbama/Ekeremor on Friday, January 30, 2026.
As reported by Daily Trust, residents said the18-seater bus carrying passengers collided with another vehicle, leaving two dead and several others injured.
The victims were travelling to the burial in Ofoni community, Sagbama local government area.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, said the injured passengers were receiving emergency care at the Toru-Orua Referral Hospital in Sagbama LGA.
Brisibe said two passengers died in the fatal accident, contrary to reports suggesting that 10 people were killed.
According to Nigerian Tribune, fellow transporters said the driver had made several trips along the route, conveying passengers to Ewhrudjakpo's hometown without adequate rest.
The fellow transporters reportedly said teh driver dozed off while travelling to Ofoni at dawn.
It was gathred that the bus lost control and somersaulted several times before coming to a halt.
Two persons had been confirmed dead by the time rescuers arrived at the accident scene.
The state Police spokesman, DSP Musa Muhammad, said details on the fatalities were still being verified.
Muhammad disclosed that the state Commissioner of Police had deployed officers to the scene to conduct rescue operation and maintain order.
He urther stated that investigations were ongoing to uncover the cause of the tragic accident.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo was laid to rest on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Who is Bayelsa deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
Ewhrudjakpo was born on September 5, 1965 in Ofoni at Sagbama and passed on December 11, 2025.
He represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District from 2019 to 2020 in the 9th National Assembly.
He served as the deputy governor of Bayelsa State from 2020 until his death.
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Ewhrudjakpo, other Niger Delta figures who died in 2025
Recall that Bayelsa State deputy governor, Ewhrudjakpo died of apparent cardiac arrest.
Ewhrudjakpo had reportedly collapsed at his office in Government House, Yenagoa, and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.
Legit.ng highlights a roll call of some influential Niger Delta figures who have died in 2025 (cause of death cited, if available).
Governor Diri orders autopsy over Ewhrudjakpo's death
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Douye Diri ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of Ewhrudjakpo’s sudden death.
Governor Diri made this known while hosting former President Goodluck Jonathan, amid rising speculation surrounding the deputy governor’s passing.
The Bayelsa deputy governor collapsed in office and was pronounced dead on arrival at FMC Yenagoa.
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