Nigeria, May 13 -- Deeper investigations into an unfortunate incident that took place on Sunday in Awka, Anambra State capital, where a masquerade was killed by a commercial tricycle during the annual Imo Awka festival, have revealedthe identity and background of the young boybehind the mask.

A source close to the family has shown thatthe deceasedwas 17-year-old Frank Anne, a native of Okperi Village in Amikwo Awka.

Hewas alsosaid to be the first child of his mother and, more heartbreakingly, the only surviving son in his immediate family before his death.

Recall that the boy, who was clad in a masquerade costume, met his untimely death after being hit by a moving tricyclewhile parading along Ogechukwu Street, off Arthur Eze Avenue, du...