By A tragic scene unfolded at the main gate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Benin City on Tuesday as two police officers were crushed to death by a moving truck.
The officers, whose identities have not yet been confirmed, were reportedly on duty at the university’s busy Ugbowo campus gate when the fatal accident occurred around midday. Eyewitnesses described the impact as immediate and fatal.
Heart-wrenching videos circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) show the lifeless bodies of the officers sprawled beside the roadside, still in uniform. The disturbing footage has left viewers in shock and mourning.
Students, university staff, and passersby were left stunned and helpless as the tragic incident unfolded in broad daylight. Many expressed outrage over the frequency of reckless driving near the campus area.
As of press time, the Edo State Police Command had not issued an official statement regarding the incident, leaving the public with unanswered questions about how and why the accident occurred.
The accident has reignited calls for tighter traffic enforcement and safety measures around university zones to prevent further loss of life, especially involving frontline officers and pedestrians.
