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On the morning of October 6, 2024, a gathering of grieving parents and concerned citizens convened at Eternal Church in Calabar, calling on the Cross River State government to address the recent tragic death of Ephraim Samuel Etim. The 16-year-old, a promising student at Hope Waddell Training Institution, lost his life in a devastating car accident involving a delivery van, which occurred on September 30.
The community's outpouring of grief underscores a growing frustration over governmental negligence in addressing such tragedies.
Ephraim, the only son of his parents, was struck by the delivery vehicle while returning home from school along Calabar Road near the Total Filling Station. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the van was being pursued by the Cross River State Government Task Force at the time of the accident, igniting questions about the safety protocols surrounding such pursuits.
A solemn commendation service for Ephraim was held at the Hope Waddell Chapel on October 4, attended by students, teachers, and the Parents/Teachers Association (PTA). Efoli Esuku, PTA Chairman, urged attendees to keep Ephraim’s family in their prayers as they navigate their unimaginable loss. "Please, don’t relent in remembering the bereaved family in your constant prayers," Esuku implored, reflecting the collective sorrow of a community mourning a bright future snuffed out too soon.
The tragic incident has not only left a family shattered but has also raised alarms regarding the conduct of government enforcement agencies. Reports indicate that the delivery vehicle was being chased by officials when the collision occurred. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene, stating that the driver lost control while fleeing, resulting in Ephraim being struck and killed instantly. Following the accident, Ephraim’s body was taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, after being initially denied entry at the General Hospital due to lack of space.
The parents, still reeling from their son’s death, were unable to comment publicly, their grief too profound to articulate. Meanwhile, efforts to reach representatives of the task force for clarification have been met with silence, leaving many in the community feeling that justice for Ephraim is far from assured.
This tragic incident is not isolated; it echoes a troubling pattern of conflicts between task force agents and drivers in Cross River State. The previous administration witnessed similar instances, including a case where a commercial driver was killed under comparable circumstances.
As community members call for accountability and reforms to prevent such senseless losses in the future, the lingering question remains: will the government take meaningful steps to ensure the safety of its citizens? Ephraim’s death serves as a painful reminder of the urgent need for action, and the community’s unwavering demand for justice is poised to echo until it is heard.
Ephraim, the only son of his parents, was struck by the delivery vehicle while returning home from school along Calabar Road near the Total Filling Station. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the van was being pursued by the Cross River State Government Task Force at the time of the accident, igniting questions about the safety protocols surrounding such pursuits.
A solemn commendation service for Ephraim was held at the Hope Waddell Chapel on October 4, attended by students, teachers, and the Parents/Teachers Association (PTA). Efoli Esuku, PTA Chairman, urged attendees to keep Ephraim’s family in their prayers as they navigate their unimaginable loss. "Please, don’t relent in remembering the bereaved family in your constant prayers," Esuku implored, reflecting the collective sorrow of a community mourning a bright future snuffed out too soon.
The tragic incident has not only left a family shattered but has also raised alarms regarding the conduct of government enforcement agencies. Reports indicate that the delivery vehicle was being chased by officials when the collision occurred. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene, stating that the driver lost control while fleeing, resulting in Ephraim being struck and killed instantly. Following the accident, Ephraim’s body was taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, after being initially denied entry at the General Hospital due to lack of space.
The parents, still reeling from their son’s death, were unable to comment publicly, their grief too profound to articulate. Meanwhile, efforts to reach representatives of the task force for clarification have been met with silence, leaving many in the community feeling that justice for Ephraim is far from assured.
This tragic incident is not isolated; it echoes a troubling pattern of conflicts between task force agents and drivers in Cross River State. The previous administration witnessed similar instances, including a case where a commercial driver was killed under comparable circumstances.
As community members call for accountability and reforms to prevent such senseless losses in the future, the lingering question remains: will the government take meaningful steps to ensure the safety of its citizens? Ephraim’s death serves as a painful reminder of the urgent need for action, and the community’s unwavering demand for justice is poised to echo until it is heard.
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