File. A Nigerian Policeman
The Bayelsa State Police Command has commenced a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a commercial tricycle rider in a road accident allegedly linked to a traffic enforcement operation by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps at Okaka Junction in Yenagoa.
The incident, which occurred on Monday morning along the Okaka Expressway near Okaka Primary School, claimed the life of the tricycle operator after his vehicle reportedly collided with a Dangote truck.
Eyewitnesses alleged that the crash occurred during an enforcement operation close to an FRSC checkpoint. Some residents claimed the actions of the officials contributed to the accident, while others alleged that the officers left the scene immediately afterwards, triggering protests by angry youths and residents.
The incident sparked outrage, with protesters describing the deceased as a hardworking father who was on his daily routine to earn a living for his family. They demanded a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and called for anyone found culpable to be held accountable.
