The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a commercial tricycle rider who was killed in a road accident during a traffic enforcement operation in Yenagoa.
The incident happened on Monday morning along the Okaka Expressway near Okaka Primary School. The rider reportedly died after his tricycle collided with a Dangote truck close to an area where officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were carrying out enforcement duties.
Witnesses claimed the crash occurred during the operation, with some alleging that the actions of FRSC personnel contributed to the accident. Others said the officers left the scene shortly after the collision, prompting angry youths and residents to stage a protest.
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The protesters described the deceased as a hardworking father and demanded a transparent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. They also called for anyone found responsible to face the law.
Confirming the development, the Bayelsa Police Command’s spokesperson said a preliminary investigation had begun and assured residents that normalcy had been restored in the area.
Responding to the allegations, the Bayelsa FRSC Sector Commander denied that the agency was responsible for the accident. He explained that officers left the scene to pursue the truck driver, who allegedly attempted to flee after the crash.
According to the FRSC, the truck driver was later arrested and handed over to the police, where he remains in custody as investigations continue. Both the police and the FRSC have urged the public to remain calm while authorities determine the exact cause of the fatal accident.
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