By Our Correspondent
A horrific accident struck Ibadan, Oyo State, as a petrol tanker rammed into the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, killing a police officer and a despatch rider instantly.
The crash has sparked nationwide shock and renewed concerns over road safety.
Reports indicate that the convoy was en route within the city when the fuel-laden tanker lost control and collided violently with the vehicles.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with debris scattered across the road and emergency responders struggling to secure the area. Traffic was severely disrupted for several hours following the collision.
Senator Akpabio escaped unharmed, but the tragedy has highlighted the dangers posed by heavy-duty vehicles in urban areas and raised questions about enforcement of traffic regulations.
Authorities have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash. Meanwhile, Nigerians have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and are calling for urgent measures to prevent similar accidents in the future.
