Carter Efe Recounts Father's Tragic Killing by Armed Robbers in Military Uniform
Nigerian skitmaker and content creator Carter Efe has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of his father many years ago, revealing traumatic details about the incident that continues to affect him deeply. The entertainer, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, shared that his father was a police officer who was killed by armed robbers disguised in military camouflage.
The Fateful Encounter on Ogun State Highway
Carter Efe explained that his father had just finished his duty shift and was heading home when he decided to join a police van traveling toward the nearest bus stop close to their family residence in Ogun State. The officers encountered unexpected gridlock on the highway, which turned out to be caused by an ongoing robbery operation.
The skitmaker narrated: "My dad had closed from duty and was heading home, but he decided to enter the police van to the nearest bus-stop to our house, where we were staying in Ogun State then. However, they ran into a gridlock, and some men in military camouflage were robbing."
When Carter Efe's father and his colleagues stepped out of their vehicle to investigate the traffic situation, the robbers immediately opened fire upon spotting the police uniforms. The entertainer's father was among those killed in the sudden attack.
Traumatic Aftermath and Television Broadcast
The painful memory remains particularly vivid for Carter Efe because the incident was captured on camera and broadcast on national television. He revealed that footage of his father's lifeless body in police uniform is still available online, including on YouTube and Channels Television platforms.
"My dad is on YouTube, Channels Television. I saw my dad's lifeless body on the ground with police uniform," Carter Efe shared, emphasizing how this visual documentation has made the trauma more enduring.
The skitmaker was in junior secondary school at the time of his father's death, which made survival particularly difficult for him and his family during that period.
Public Reaction and Clarifications
Following Carter Efe's emotional revelation, netizens expressed sympathy and shared their reactions to the tragic story. Many offered condolences while others clarified that the perpetrators were criminals impersonating military personnel rather than actual soldiers.
One commenter noted: "Correct your statement, just say armed robbers were on military uniforms robbing, we see that a lot they are not real military personnel."
Other reactions included:
- "So many emotions in this video they both have been through a lot."
- "Sorry about your dad God rest his soul."
- "A lot of people have pain inside, let be kind to one another."
Recent Developments in Carter Efe's Career
In related entertainment news, Carter Efe recently received financial support from businessman E-Money, who gifted him £5,000 for car repairs. This occurred after the skitmaker and fellow streamer Peller visited E-Money's residence seeking forgiveness following a viral incident where they damaged each other's vehicles.
E-Money initially condemned their actions but later surprised them with generous gifts as they were leaving his home, demonstrating reconciliation within the entertainment community.
Carter Efe's revelation about his father's death highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, where criminals sometimes impersonate security personnel to carry out attacks. The skitmaker's willingness to share this personal tragedy has sparked conversations about trauma, loss, and the importance of addressing security concerns in the country.
