Tragedy struck on Monday morning as a 39-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Aniawona, reportedly passed away just hours before he was scheduled to board a flight abroad, with details of the incident quickly circulating online and drawing shock from social media users.
The unfortunate event was first highlighted by Candy, a user on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), who shared a series of posts and visuals shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the man’s sudden death.
Details of the Incident
According to Candy’s posts, Chukwuemeka’s lifeless body was discovered on Airport Road, and preliminary observations suggested that the man might have been involved in a hit-and-run accident. Witnesses and the evidence shared online point to a possible collision with a vehicle, leaving the victim with severe injuries before passing away on the spot.
Candy further revealed that Chukwuemeka was scheduled to check in for his EgyptAir flight at 2 PM that day. The tragic timing meant that he was just hours away from traveling internationally when the accident occurred, making the incident all the more heartbreaking for family, friends, and the wider community following the story online.
In addition, Candy noted that the deceased man’s phone was missing from the scene, suggesting it might have been stolen during or after the incident. She also shared a video showing Chukwuemeka’s international passport and scattered personal belongings strewn across the ground, providing a clear identification of the victim and emphasizing the chaotic aftermath of the tragedy.
According to the passport details, Chukwuemeka Aniawona hailed from Aba in Nigeria’s South East region, and his date of birth is October 27, 1985. The visuals and accompanying descriptions underscored the severity of the accident, with torn clothing, a damaged backpack, and scraps from the vehicle reportedly scattered around the scene.
In a follow-up post, Candy described the scene in more detail, confirming that it appeared to be an accident. She noted that Chukwuemeka’s backpack was torn, his clothes were scattered across the road, and broken vehicle parts were found nearby. She also mentioned the possibility that the perpetrators may have taken his money along with his phone, adding to the misfortune.
Candy’s tweet read: “I saw a male body laying lifeless today on Airport Road. It was likely a hit-and-run incident. He was to check in his flight due for takeoff at 2 PM by 8 AM today via EgyptAir. His phone wasn’t in sight so it must’ve been stolen. Attached is his international passport. His backpack was torn, his clothes scattered on the floor. They probably went away with his money too. Broken bones, scraps of the vehicle that had the collision with him was on the floor.”
The incident has sparked widespread conversation online, with many expressing shock at how a promising journey abroad was tragically cut short. Social media users have called for more attention to road safety and justice for victims of hit-and-run accidents, while also offering condolences to Chukwuemeka Aniawona’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.