By Ado Oyeyemi
A Toyota Hiace commercial bus was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, with the driver reportedly fleeing the scene shortly after the incident.
The vehicle, said to have been returning from a long-distance trip, caught fire at the Okerigbo area along the Akungba–Ikare Road.
Although the bus was completely burnt, no lives were lost in the incident. The cause of the fire had yet to be determined as of the time of filing this report.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said officers from the Akungba Divisional Headquarters responded promptly after receiving a distress report.
He disclosed that preliminary investigations showed the commercial bus was extensively damaged by the fire, while the driver was nowhere to be found when security operatives arrived at the scene.
According to the police, efforts are ongoing to locate the driver as part of investigations aimed at establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Jimoh added that the command had launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the fire and any other factors connected to the incident.
He appealed to residents with relevant information to assist investigators, assuring the public that the police remain committed to protecting lives and property across the state.
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The police spokesperson also urged members of the public to remain calm while the investigation continues.
