By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin

Two policemen on Thursday died in a ghastly auto accident in Kwara State.

The accident happened in the Eyenkorin area of Ilorin, along Ilorin-Ogbomoso Expressway.

It was gathered that the policemen were in their police escort van when the accident happened.

Other occupants of the ill-fated vehicle were said to have been severely injured.

The police men had escorted a bullion van to Ogbomoso from Ilorin and were on their way back when their vehicle rammed into a stationary trailer along the road.

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The deceased were said to have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, while the injured ones were said to be receiving medical attention in the hospital.

Spokesperson of the state command, Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the accident.

“The police officers were coming back from Ogbomoso where they had escorted bullion van. One of the tyres of the escort vehicle burst and rammed into a trailer parked along the road.

“Two policemen died on the spot and some others were injured. They are being treated at the hospital,” he said.

The state sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Jonathan Owoade also confirmed the crash.