At least three people were reportedly killed while others were injured on Thursday when a Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) vehicle was involved in an accident at Isale-Oja Oba, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The NCoS vehicle was conveying inmates to court from the prison facility at Okekura, Ilorin, when the fatal accident occurred.
The exact number of casualties and those injured during the accident has yet to be ascertained, likewise the cause.
Pictures from the accident scene uploaded by an eyewitness, Idris AbdulGaniy Yinka, show the NCoS vehicle was hugely damaged. Its windows and rear windshield were broken, along with some other visible body damage.
Giving more details on the incident, Yinka said at least four people were confirmed dead while others were injured.
He wrote: “This morning at Isale-oja, Ilorin, Nigerian Correctional Service vehicle involved in accident. Four reportedly dead, other injured. The place is crowded and scary for now. I am seriously scared to take pictures. The attached pictures were taken on Facebook.
“I was there not told, I just left the place for my program at GRA Area, Ilorin.
“May Allah forgive all the victims.”
The state police spokesman, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident but said he could not ascertain the number of casualties yet.
