Protest on Benin-Ore expressway as truck kills ‘footballer’ (PHOTO)

by Oge Okonkwo
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A young man, popularly known as ‘Mikel’ was crushed to death by a trailer at Kajola in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State’ along the  Ore-Benin road.
According to witnesses, the accident occurred when , the victim, a footballer,was crossing the expressway.
The accident sparked protests among the villagers, setting the trailer ablaze and causing a gridlock on the highway for several hours.
Nigerian Eye reports:
A source said the situation degenerated when some soldiers allegedly shot at the protesters.

Many people were reportedly injured and vehicles vandalised.

One of the villagers said: “The protest was hijacked by hoodlums, who extorted money from the stranded motorists. Some drivers and their passengers abandoned their vehicles and fled into the bush. It was an ugly incident.”

Police spokesman Wole Ogodo confirmed the incident and said the command was on top of the situation.

Comments (3)

  1. This was a great lost in the house of Mr and MRS ndukwe and we the friend and love one of our intelligent, vibrant, friend who’s left us behind, but I pray that may Almighty Allah grant him ALjanat fidaus. RIP

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