The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has revealed the cause of its newly elected president, Abubakar Yakubu’s, car accident.
AGN, in a statement shared by its outgoing president, Emeka Rollas, made this known on Thursday.
Reacting to the viral news of the incident, Rollas stated that “Yakubu cooperated fully with law enforcement and emergency responders as a law-abiding citizen.”
He further revealed that the fatal accident was caused by “unexpected mechanical brake failure, claiming the life of a child and injuring the child’s mother, who is currently receiving medical care.”
DAILY POST reports that Abubakar Yakubu was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, after being involved in a tragic accident in Surulere.
The incident occurred less than 72 hours after he was elected as the AGN’s president on Saturday, 6 December 2025. He emerged winner after defeating actress Rita Daniels.
AGN reveals cause of its newly elected president, Abubakar Yakubu’s car accident
