A tragic accident occurred on the Nkpolu axis of the East-West Road, resulting in the death of a middle-aged man.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim was on his way to the mosque when the incident happened on Friday afternoon.
The accident occurred when the man was hit by a private car while attempting to cross the road. As the driver of the car attempted to provide assistance, a speeding truck ran over the man, causing fatal injuries.
The eyewitnesses explained that before assistance could be rendered, a speeding truck ran over him, leading to instant death. The eyewitnesses blamed the death on over speeding and reckless driving on Nigerian roads.
Meanwhile, police arrived at the scene to manage the situation, and the body was taken away for burial.
The authorities are likely to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
