Vehicle allegedly driven by drunk soldier kills two police inspectors

Vehicle allegedly driven by drunk soldier kills two police inspectors

Two police inspectors attached to the Kawo Police Division in Kaduna State have died after a Toyota Hilux vehicle allegedly driven by a soldier struck them near the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Junction in Kaduna metropolis.

The fatal incident reportedly occurred on Thursday in the Kawo area while the officers were crossing the road as pedestrians.

The deceased officers were identified as Inspector Tanko Musa and Inspector Ajubi Onah.

According to sources familiar with the incident, the Toyota Hilux was reportedly travelling at high speed when it rammed into the two officers at the busy junction.

A source described the incident as a “black moment” for the Kawo Police Division and alleged that the vehicle was driven by a soldier who was under the influence of alcohol.

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However, the allegation that the driver was intoxicated had not been independently confirmed as of the time of filing this report. No official medical assessment, police investigation report or statement from military authorities had been released to establish the claim.

A video said to have been recorded shortly after the crash showed the bodies of the two police officers on the road as residents and sympathisers gathered at the scene.

The incident has reportedly caused grief among officers and personnel attached to the Kawo Police Division.

As of the latest available information, there was no official confirmation that the driver had been arrested or taken into custody.

The identity of the alleged driver, the military unit involved and other circumstances surrounding the crash were also not immediately available.

Neither the Kaduna State Police Command nor the Nigerian Army had issued an official statement on the incident at the time of publication.

The circumstances surrounding the fatal crash are expected to be investigated to establish the identity of the driver, the speed of the vehicle and whether any traffic or road-safety regulations were violated.

Investigators may also examine claims concerning the driver’s condition at the time of the incident and determine whether any other factors contributed to the crash.

The incident has renewed concerns about road safety, responsible driving and the need for thorough and transparent investigations into fatal accidents involving security personnel or official vehicles.

Further updates are expected from the police, military authorities or other relevant agencies as investigations continue.

Vehicle allegedly driven by drunk soldier kills two police inspectors