A wave of grief has followed the tragic death of Chris Don Nwobodo, a Nigerian based in London, whose life was cut short in a fatal road accident in Enugu State.
According to a heartfelt account shared on Facebook by his close associate, Mbe Nwaniga, Nwobodo had returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom in December to spend the Christmas holidays with his family and visit his aging mother. The trip, meant to be a time of reunion and celebration, ended in tragedy.
The late Nwobodo, who had lived in London for nearly 20 years, reportedly got involved in a terrible accident while travelling into Enugu from his village in Ozalla. He sustained fatal injuries and later died, leaving friends and loved ones devastated by the sudden loss.
His death came just days before his birthday, a day friends say he was known to celebrate lavishly. Instead of preparations for a birthday celebration, his family and friends are now preparing for his funeral, scheduled to take place this weekend.
Expressing his pain, Nwaniga described the loss as one that remains difficult to comprehend, noting that Nwobodo left behind a young family in London. He added that the reality of his friend lying in a mortuary rather than celebrating another year of life is one he may never fully come to terms with.
The tragic incident has once again sparked emotional reactions online, with many Nigerians lamenting road safety concerns and the frequency of fatal accidents across the country.
Tributes continue to pour in for Chris Don Nwobodo, as friends, family, and well-wishers mourn a life lost too soon.