A devastating incident occurred on Thursday morning in Okete, a quiet community in the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, when a truck crashed into a residential building, resulting in the death of nine family members.
The tragedy struck around 5 am while the family was still asleep. According to reports, the truck’s brakes failed, causing the driver to lose control and collide with the house located along the roadside.
An eyewitness recounted, “The crash happened early in the morning when most people were still asleep. The loud sound from the impact immediately woke up the neighbors.”
The Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident. Police spokesperson Catherine Anene stated, “The truck crashed into a residential building, killing nine members of the family. The tragic event occurred in the early hours of Thursday.”
She further noted that the police had launched a full investigation into the crash and promised to release more details as the investigation progresses.