The used nationwide president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed a automobile accident intriguing the guild’s newly elected president, Abubakar Yakubu.
Naija Recordsdata recalls that Yakubu was arrested on Tuesday evening over involvement in a lethal auto atomize in Surulere, Lagos.
In an announcement on Thursday, Rollas disclosed that Yakubu’s automobile skilled a surprising brake failure, which led to a collision, ensuing in the death of a toddler.
He explained that while Yakubu cooperated fully with legislation enforcement and emergency responders at the scene, the injured child’s mother is currently receiving health facility treatment.
Rollas eminent that the AGN management has visited the affected household to offer condolences, emotional make stronger, and team spirit, adding that Yakubu is deeply heartbroken over the incident.
The assertion reads, “The Actors Guild of Nigeria is deeply saddened to verify the involvement of the Nationwide President elect Mr. Abubakar Yakubu, in a tragic avenue accident that came about on Tuesday 9th December in Lagos.
“The accident, attributable to an surprising mechanical brake failure, ensuing in a collision that unfortunately claimed the lifetime of a toddler and injured the newborn’s mother, who is currently receiving health facility treatment.
“Straight away following the incident, Mr. Yakubu cooperated fully with legislation enforcement and emergency responders as a legislation abiding citizen. The Guild Leadership has since visited the affected household to offer condolences, emotional make stronger, and team spirit in this painful second.
“The topic has furthermore been resolved amicably with the household, with a shared knowing that this was a tragic accident without a celebration at intentional fault. The household has shown mighty grace and humanity in their response, and we thank them for his or her knowing.
“Mr. Abubakar Yakubu is hale and hearty although deeply shaken by this heartbreaking tournament. He expresses his profound sorrow and extends his heartfelt prayers for the soul of the departed child and total restoration of the mother.
“Accidents are painful reminders of existence’s fragility and are no respecter of age, set up, tribe, or creed. As a Guild constructed on harmony and compassion, we name on all members, industry stakeholders, and the final public to affix us in offering prayers and make stronger to all affected, and to refrain from speculation or divisive commentary all over this sensitive length.
“The AGN remains committed to fostering a culture of care and responsibility, and we stand collectively in wretchedness, hope, and persevered team spirit. We attraction for privacy and admire for all events as they heal and get better from this tragedy.”
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