Tragedy Strikes: Benue Lawyer and Family Killed in Devastating Crash
A devastating tragedy has shaken the heart of Benue State as lawyer Stephanie Angbiandoo, her husband Victor Angbian Tyohemba, and their two children, Agnes Ngohide and Immaculate Sesughter, tragically lost their lives in an auto crash. The accident occurred on January 4, 2025, along the Akwanga-Abuja road, as the family was returning to their home in Abuja after celebrating the festive season in their home state of Benue.
A Holiday Return Turns Fatal: Benue Family’s Life Cut Short
The road to their home turned deadly as the Angbiandoo family was heading back to Abuja, a city they called home, after a joyful holiday in Benue. The tragic loss has left a void in the hearts of those who knew them, especially their close friends, colleagues, and the local community where they had built a life of kindness and warmth. A family friend, Ngutswen Terna Timothy, shared a heart-wrenching tribute, recalling how Victor had reached out just a day before to discuss their return plans, unaware that it would be their final conversation.
Grief and Shock in Benue as Akwanga-Abuja Road Accident Claims Four Lives
In an outpouring of grief, the family’s final journey was marked by a heartfelt funeral service. The community gathered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Igbor, Benue State, to bid farewell to the family. The somber occasion was a testament to the lives they had touched with their humility and friendly nature. Stephanie, a distinguished graduate of the Faculty of Law at Benue State University, Makurdi, was remembered fondly by colleagues who mourned her untimely passing.
Heartbreaking Farewell: Benue Lawyer and Family Laid to Rest After Fatal Crash
The burial took place on Monday, January 6, 2025, in Igbor, Gwer East Local Government Area, where the family was laid to rest. The ceremony was a poignant moment of reflection for all who had known the Angbiandoo family. Their tragic passing has left the community in deep mourning, as they try to come to terms with the loss of four beloved members who were taken too soon.