A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the main gate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), claiming the lives of two police officers who were crushed by a speeding trailer.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that the officers were riding on a motorcycle when the trailer, reportedly moving at high speed, ran them over at about 2:00 p.m. The impact of the crash was fatal, leaving the officers dead on the spot.
Students and other onlookers at the scene expressed shock and horror at the gruesome sight. According to those who witnessed the incident, the bodies of the officers were severely mutilated, with their skulls shattered and brain matter visibly scattered on the ground.
A graphic video of the aftermath, which has circulated online, shows the extent of the injuries sustained by the victims. The scene caused significant panic among members of the university community and passersby.
As of the time of filing this report, the identities of the deceased officers had not yet been officially confirmed by the authorities. Additionally, the Edo State Police Command has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the Command proved unsuccessful, as calls and messages went unanswered.
The devastating incident has left a somber atmosphere around the university area, with students and staff mourning the untimely deaths of the officers. Further details are expected as investigations unfold.
