One police officer dies, others injured in an accident in Akure (graphics images)

At least one police officer has died after a car conveying multiple officers was involved in an accident today in Akure, Ondo, state.

According to reports, the accident happened along Airport Road, Oba Ile, Akure, Ondo state.

Unconfirmed reports blame the accident on overspeeding.

 

Photos and videos from the scene show wounded officers lying on the road as locals tried to offer what help they can.

 

At least one officer was lifeless, blood gushing out of his head.

 

 

Video:

Police just had an accident while chasing a guy in Akure. 2 Body don Dey ground already 🤦‍♂️ #SARSMUSTENDNOW #SARSMUSTEND pic.twitter.com/vX5laMtYJh

— swaggzeez (@Swaggzeez1) October 13, 2020