A devastating accident occurred in Ore, Ondo State, resulting in the deaths of three policemen and a female suspect. The incident happened when a truck lost control while descending the Ore bridge and rammed into the police vehicle transporting the detectives and the suspect .
Details of the Accident:
- The policemen were part of a monitoring team from the state police command, traveling from Akure to arrest the female suspect.
- The truck driver, coming from the Ijebu-Ode axis, crossed the median and collided with the police vehicle.
- Three police detectives and the female suspect died on the spot, while another police detective sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a private hospital.
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Reactions:
- Funmi Odunlami, spokesperson for the state police command, confirmed the incident and described it as unfortunate.
- Samuel Ibitoye, State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), attributed the accident to excessive speeding by the trailer driver.
This tragic incident is a sobering reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.