Yesterday, it was reported that the convoy of the Ekiti All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kayode Fayemi allegedly knocked down and killed a police officer during the party’s rally in the state. The deceased identified as Inspector Kayode Gabriel of the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) – was due for promotion to the rank of ASP next week before he killed in the accident.

Fresh report has emerged as to what led to the tragic death of the policeman.

An eyewitness reportedly recounted what happened. Below is what he wrote;

I was at the scene of this accident that happened in the front of captain cook this morning. It was a Sienna Bus that hit the victims as they were trying to cross from one side of the road to other side. Unfortunately one of the victims could not survive it.lt was the same Sienna Bus that they used to carry the two men involved to the hospital.

Meanwhile, the Ekiti State Police Command has refuted claims that the convoy of the All Progressive Candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi knocked down a police officer.

The Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Caleb Nwachukwu, however, told Vanguard that a Toyota Sienna Van with registration number: Lagos X2874 Eky knocked down two pedestrians on Bashiri road just before the newly constructed over head bridge.

Those affected in the accident were one Anayomi Ismailia and a yet to be identified police officer.

He said the convoy of the Vice President and Fayemi came in through the Ikere axis of the State capital around 12 noon, while the incident in question happened around 9am.