By Rhoda Godwin, Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has commenced a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a tricycle rider in an accident allegedly linked to a traffic enforcement operation by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at Okaka Junction in Yenagoa.
The tragic incident, which occurred on Monday morning, claimed the life of the victim, described by witnesses as a father and family man who was out on his daily hustle to provide for his family.
Eyewitnesses and other sources alleged that the accident occurred during an enforcement operation involving FRSC officials. However, the exact circumstances leading to the fatal crash remain unclear and have not been independently verified.
The incident has sparked grief and outrage among residents, with many calling for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation to establish the facts and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable in accordance with the law.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Bayelsa State Command, DSP Musa Muhammad, said the command had begun a preliminary investigation.
“The command has commenced preliminary investigation into the cause of the incident. Meanwhile, law and order has been restored,” Muhammad said.
As of the time of filing this report, the Bayelsa State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps had not issued an official statement on the allegations surrounding the incident.
The police investigation is expected to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal accident.
