Four people, allegedly transporting diesel illegally, lost their lives in an auto crash in Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta.
An eyewitness told newsmen that the accident occurred early on Monday morning at the popular Ekuigbo Junction on the East/West Road.
The witness said that the victims, transporting a “black market” diesel, were allegedly being pursued by security operatives when the driver of the vehicle lost control and rammed into a stationary truck and exploded.
When contacted, DSP. Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta State Command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) through a phone call.
“Yes, it is confirmed,” Edafe simply said.
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