‎VIO Officer Killed After Being Crushed by Truck During Enforcement Operation in Delta

A Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) was killed in a tragic road accident while on official duty at Otokutu Gate in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday.

‎The officer reportedly died after being crushed by a heavy-duty truck during an enforcement operation, according to eyewitness accounts.

‎An eyewitness alleged that the officer had held onto the front door of a rice-and-beans trailer in an attempt to carry out his duties. The truck reportedly continued moving, causing the officer to lose his grip before he fell and was run over by the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

‎The incident drew a large crowd of motorists, residents and sympathisers, many of whom expressed shock over the tragic development.

‎As of the time of filing this report, the identity of the deceased officer had not been officially disclosed, while the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear.

Efforts to obtain official confirmation from security agencies were unsuccessful. Calls and messages sent to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, were not responded to before publication.

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The Delta State Vehicle Inspection Office has also yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

‎Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances leading to the fatal accident.