According to a statement by the family on Thursday, Mrs. Okeleke died in an accident on Lagos Road, Ikorodu, on Monday evening. She was hit by a BRT bus registered as EPE 59 XR.
The deceased was said to be crossing the road after being dropped by her driver just after Agric bus stop, inward Ketu where there was no pedestrian bridge, when she was hit by the BRT bus. She died on the spot.
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Mrs. Okeleke, a businesswoman, hailed from Issele-Mkpitime in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. She was, until her demise, a top women leader of her town’s women group in Lagos as well as a minister with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Grace Hall Parish, Ikorodu.
Mrs. Okeleke is survived by her husband and children.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family.