9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Struck by Tipper Truck in Ondo
An unregistered Mercedes-Benz tipper truck struck a nine-year-old girl at Supare Junction on Supare Road in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West LGA in Ondo State. The accident occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, and the victim was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. State Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh confirmed the crash and said the driver has been arrested. The recovered vehicle is undergoing inspection as part of a wider investigation. The Ondo State Police Command extends its condolences to the family and assures the public that justice will be served. DSP Jimoh urged motorists to exercise due care and obey traffic regulations to avoid similar tragedies.
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