Truck kills VIO officer in Ondo

A yet-to-be-identified Vehicle Inspection Officer was crushed to death by a truck in Ondo State's capital, Akure. This tragic incident occurred opposite Mega Primary School on Hospital Road, according to reports. Witnesses shared a video on social media that showed residents shouting in distress following the fatal accident. Eyewitnesses claimed that the officer attempted to stop the truck, which was already in the fast lane, but was unable to do so before the collision.

The officer was reportedly trapped under the trailer after being struck by the truck. The video also depicted his colleagues panicking as they witnessed the tragic event unfold. Residents could be heard shouting while people gathered around the scene, expressing their grief. However, the exact circumstances leading up to the incident and the officer's motivation for trying to stop the truck remain unclear at this time.