A tragic incident occurred in Bahia as Jovictor Oliveira Santos, a 33-year-old military police officer, lost his life in a motorcycle accident on theBA-522 highway near Caroba in Candeias. The accident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18, when the officer was returning home after serving during the carnival festivities in São Sebastião do Passé. Reports indicate that Santos collided with an animal that was loose on the roadway, leading to severe injuries.

Emergency services were promptly summoned to the scene, and the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) provided immediate assistance. Despite being rushed to the Ouro Negro Hospital, Santos succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The police have registered the incident, and a thorough investigation is underway, as the matter has been recorded by the 20th Territorial Police Station in Candeias.

The loss of Officer Jovictor Oliveira Santos has resonated deeply within the community and the police force, highlighting the risks law enforcement officials face while serving during major public events such as carnival. Additionally, the presence of animals on roads poses a significant hazard, prompting discussions about public safety measures and animal control to prevent similar accidents in the future. The Technical Police Department has been called to conduct a forensic examination, and Santos's body has been transferred to the Legal Medical Institute (IML) for further procedures.