Truck crushes Air Force officer to death

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force on the death of an officer, Goselle Nanpon, who was killed by a truck driver at a security point in Ilorin, the state capital.

The truck, which had a brake failure, rammed into the officers at the checkpoint in Ilorin.

The governor also sent a get-well-soon message to lance corporal Yahaya Ayuba, who sustained a spinal cord injury in the accident.

An eyewitness, Alfa Pasa, said: “The officers were on duty when the truck crushed the two of them and critically injured one after its brake failed as it was approaching the air force checkpoint.

“The driver attempted to run away but was shot in the legs by the officers.

“The residents had called for the relocation of the checkpoint.”

The governor said: “My heartfelt condolences go to the highest echelon of the Nigerian Air Force and to the families affected. It was indeed a regrettable tragedy and one occupational hazard too many.

“That incident again underpins the need for citizens to show due respect to the security operatives for the weight of sacrifices they make in the course of keeping our country safe.

“We truly appreciate them and regret the huge loss of an officer and a serious injury to the other.

“A state government delegation is being despatched to visit the families of the officers as a mark of respect for their service and sacrifices.

“We pray the Almighty God to grant speedy recovery to the injured officer and repose the soul of LCPL Goselle Nanpon and comfort his family.”

(The Nation)