In a tragic incident along the bustling Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria Info 95.1 FM presenter, Deborah Ohamara, lost her life in a collision involving a heavy-duty truck laden with sand and her moving vehicle.
Details of the accident, which claimed the life of the beloved radio personality, remain limited. According to a Facebook user, Nten Ekpang, who shared information about the incident, Ohamara was hit from behind by another vehicle while driving, leading to a collision with a moving trailer.
In a Facebook post, Ekpang wrote, “A car hit Deborah Ohamara from behind while she was driving and she rammed into a moving trailer. She died from injuries sustained from the crash,” alongside a video capturing the aftermath of the accident.
Nigeria Info 95.1 FM confirmed Ohamara’s passing, expressing deep sorrow at the loss of a brilliant and beloved broadcaster. Fondly known as the “golden voice of Naija Info” due to her captivating on-air presence, Ohamara had an illustrious career. She began as a newscaster with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) TV and later served as a presenter on 105.5 Paradise FM in Calabar.
The radio station shared the sad news on social media, stating, “We sadly announce the passing of Deborah Ohamara (Debbie), a brilliant and loved broadcaster with Nigeria Info Abuja. We opened a condolence register below.”
As the news of Deborah Ohamara’s untimely demise spreads, the radio community and her listeners are left in mourning, remembering her as a talented and cherished voice on Nigeria Info FM. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation, and condolences pour in for the family, friends, and colleagues of the late presenter.