Akure VIO Officer crushed to death on duty

On Friday morning, a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) official was crushed to death by a truck opposite MEGA Primary School, along Hospital Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The incident occurred during the morning rush hour, on Friday October 9, 2026.

The victim’s identity as well as the circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known.

As at the time of filing this report, sympathizers and passersby were seen gathered around the scene of the accident.

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