A 19-year-old driver, Nsikak Okon, has been arrested by the police in Edo State after allegedly injuring three police officers during a reckless driving episode that also led to the discovery of suspected illicit drugs in his vehicle.
The incident was confirmed on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his official X handle while reacting to a viral video showing the suspect’s arrest in Benin City.
According to Hundeyin, Okon was driving a heavily tinted vehicle without number plates when he first encountered police officers on patrol. Rather than stop, he allegedly sped past the officers in a dangerous manner.
Hundeyin explained that the suspect later returned to the same area at high speed, narrowly missing one officer before making another pass that resulted in three officers being knocked down.
“On your way back, you sped past again, nearly knocking down an officer. You later returned at the same reckless speed and knocked down three officers,” the police spokesperson stated.
Two of the injured officers have since been treated and discharged, while the third remains under medical care.
The police said Okon continued his reckless driving spree, damaging several vehicles before he was eventually intercepted and arrested.
A search of the vehicle reportedly led to the recovery of substances suspected to be hard drugs.
The suspect is expected to face charges related to reckless driving, causing bodily harm, and possession of illicit substances as investigations continue.
