Nine Family Members Killed in Benue as Truck Crashes into Compound

• A truck crashed into a residential compound in Okete Village, Otukpo, Benue State, killing nine family members
• The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, as confirmed by Police PRO CSP Sewuese Anene
• Police have launched a full investigation and promised to release further details soon

Tragedy struck in Okete Village, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, as a truck rammed into a residential compound, killing nine family members.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Makurdi.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday. The Benue State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the accident, with assurances that more details will be provided to the public as inquiries progress.

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Source: Legit.ng