Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Three Children in Port Harcourt

In a tragic event in Ogbunabali, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, three children from the Esomonu family were killed instantly when a learner driver veered off the public road during a driving lesson around 8:30 PM. The incident has gone viral, with a distraught Amarachi Esomonu, the mother of the deceased children, seeking justice and support from the state police command.

This incident has reignited public outrage over reckless driving and the need for stricter regulations on driving schools in Nigeria. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been criticized for the lack of oversight, as many driving lessons are conducted without proper accreditation or adherence to safety guidelines.

The FRSC has identified reckless behavior, including speeding and distracted driving, as major contributors to road traffic accidents, which resulted in 1,347 deaths and 2,720 injuries in Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026 alone. The Esomonu tragedy emphasizes the urgent need for reforms in driving education and road safety measures across the country.