The actor popularly known as Okaka De Don, based on his role in a movie of the same title, died in an accident that occurred on Friday, September 22, 2017, along the Lagos-Badagry highway.
According to the Daily Post, the actor Ugwu was riding with company when a trailer driver lost control of his vehicle and crushed them.
Gideon Ameh, an official of the Benue state chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria confirmed the report.
He added that the corpse of the actor has been submitted at a mortuary while his killer is already in police custody.
Ugwu, a native of Orokam in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State came into limelight when he produced and played the lead role in the movie entitled Okaka De Don many years ago.
He also produced the popular comedy series, Pintolo.
