The riders were identified as Moro , who died instantly at the scene, and Kabiru (also referred to as Muniru in some reports), who passed away after being rushed to the hospital.
The victims were aged between 26 and 28. The graphic nature of the accident, which left one victim severely disfigured, led to widespread mourning and serves as a recurring warning in Ghana regarding the dangers of reckless riding during funeral processions. Review of Safety Concerns
In October 2022, a funeral for a deceased colleague turned fatal when several motorcyclists began performing high-speed stunts. Eyewitnesses reported that a group from the was accompanying the body to the cemetery when two riders collided head-on.
This specific event is often cited in discussions about "Okada" culture and the lack of adherence to road safety regulations during emotional public gatherings. Similar tragedies have occurred in other parts of Ghana, such as in , where riders reportedly ignored warnings from elders and local officials before crashing during a stunt competition.
Video footage showed one of the riders traveling at top speed on the wrong side of the road, directly facing oncoming traffic and other mourners, leading to the high-impact collision.
