Tragedy as Anambra Anti-Tout Squad Vehicle Collides with Tipper, Kills 6
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Anambra state - Tragedy struck in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area as a vehicle of the Special Anti-Touting Squad of Anambra State (SASA), popularly known as Ndi Aka Odo collided with a tipper truck fully loaded with sand.
The tragic incident which occurred on Friday, January 31, 2025, reportedly killed At least six operatives of the Anambra state anti-tout squad.
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As reported by Vanguard, the anti-tout squad’s vehicle rammed into the tipper along the Onitsha-Owerri expressway.
It was gathered that several operatives died on the spot while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
An eyewitness, Peter Eze, said the squad’s vehicle, a branded Toyota Hiace was carrying about eight young men at the time of the accident.
“The vehicle was running at full speed before it rammed into the tipper. Some operatives died instantly, while others were badly injured.”
Some operatives were trapped inside their vehicle, and passers-by had to rescue their bodies from the wreckage.
Over six lifeless bodies were seen on the road, while the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Legit.ng also reported that four soldiers died and several others were reportedly injured on Friday morning, January 31, after a drunk driver rammed into them while they were hugging.
The affected military personnel were said to have been attached to the Myoung Barracks in the Morocco area of Shomolu in Lagos.
An eyewitness said the incident has caused panic in the area even though the driver was not allowed to escape and was beaten.
Trailer loses control, collides with Car, bus
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that six people were killed when a trailer with failed brakes crashed into a car and commercial bus at the Second Rainbow bus stop in Lagos.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency responders and bystanders rushed to assist the injured, while bodies were already being removed.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the tragic accident via social media, as authorities worked to manage the aftermath.
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