- There was a pandemonium in Ibadan on Friday morning as police and taxi drivers clash following the death of a traffic warden
The officer Oluniyi Bamidele was killed by hoodlums while on official duty on Thursday night.
An eye witnessed told national insight that several cars were damaged while movement was restricted around the area for some hours on Friday
Confirming the incident, Oyo state police Command public Relation Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso said a traffic personnel on duty at New Garage Area, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to him ” Preliminary investigation reveals that on Thursday 09/06/2022 at about 2030hrs, a Traffic Warden officer with A/P No. 16860 STW Oluniyi Bamidele ‘m’ attached to the Challenge Police Divisional Headquarters, Ibadan while on legitimate traffic duties was attacked by commercial vehicle operators (Micra) after one of the operators was contravened for serious traffic offences.”
Acting on the false alarm raised to his colleagues, other commercial vehicle operators attacked the deceased and pushed him towards another oncoming commercial vehicle at top-speed, hence knocking him into unconsciousness before another Micra driver deliberately drove over his helpless body which eventually led to his death at the spot.
He added that The Command has immediately commenced investigation into the incident as the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of the Criminal Investigation Department has been directed to leave no stone unturned in apprehending those responsible for the cold-blooded murder of the traffic warden for investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.
While enjoining the citizenry to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of harassment or molestation, Tactical and other Crime Prevention teams have since been deployed to the area to forestall any untoward situation that can lead to breach of the Peace in the State.
Members of the public are also encouraged to help the Police with credible information to aid the ongoing investigation into this heinous crime.
