Tears Flow As Many Policemen Feared Dead In Auto Crash (DISTURBING PHOTOS)
Many policemen were feared dead in an accident in Akure, the capital of Ondo state
Joy Kalu 
An automobile accident in Akure, the Ondo state capital, on Tuesday, October 12, may have claimed the lives of some operatives of the Nigeria police.
About four policemen were said to have died in the accident which occurred along Oba-Ile – Airport road in Akure North Local Government Area of the State.
Three others were said to have been critically injured.
It could not be confirmed if the affected policemen were returning to base after performing electoral duties.
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Witnesses said their hilux van somersaulted severally before hitting a pavement.
According to an eyewitness, the accident was caused by over-speeding which led to loss of control.
Ondo Police spokesman, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the accident but said he was yet to be fully briefed.
"Yes, there was an accident but I don’t have much details now. We just sent people to the scene,” he told SaharaReporters.
Spokesperson for the Ondo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Omotola Ogungbawo, could not be reached for comments.
