A Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) has died after being crushed by a truck in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria.
According to eyewitnesses, the fatal incident occurred while the officer was attempting to intercept the vehicle. The truck reportedly ran over the VIO, resulting in his immediate death at the scene.
The accident has drawn attention to the risks faced by traffic enforcement personnel in the region. While specific details regarding the identity of the deceased or the driver of the truck were not provided in the initial reports, the event has been documented in video footage circulating online.
Ondo State is located in the southwestern part of Nigeria. The death of the officer underscores the ongoing challenges and dangers associated with road safety enforcement in the country.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>