Lecturer dies weeks after wedding

A newly married lecturer of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State, identified as Daniel, has been reported dead.



It was gathered Daniel was on the Ukwuapu/Umule road in Osisioma Local Government Area, going home, when a lose iron from a fast-moving truck fell and hit his throat
A source, Chima, said Daniel was alighting from a commercial tricycle when he was hit, adding that the deceased wedded this month and was preparing to travel overseas to spend the yuletide with his family.

Efforts to reach the police spokesman, Geoffrey Ogbonna, were unsuccessful.
Some of his colleagues described his death as unfortunate and heartbreaking.