Abubakar Yakubu, the newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has reportedly been arrested following a fatal car accident in Surulere, Lagos.
Yakubu won the AGN presidency in a tightly contested election, defeating veteran actress Rita Daniels with 116 votes to 113, while three votes were invalidated. His election is historic, making him the first Northern Nigerian to lead the Guild since its registration in 1998—a position traditionally held by Southerners.
Reports indicate that the accident resulted in the death of a pedestrian, though the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear. As of now, authorities have not issued an official statement regarding Yakubu’s arrest or further details of the incident.
The situation is currently under investigation, and further updates are expected as the Lagos State authorities provide clarification.
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