FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE LIFE, FIVE OTHERS INJURED ON IBADAN-LAGOS EXPRESSWAY

 

….Motorist are advised to apply reasonable precautions while on steering. 

The Sagamu Divisional Police headquarters has reported a fatal motor accident that occurred on February 1, 2025, at about 9:00 AM before Redemption Camp along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, Mowe. The accident involved a Mack 40-ft container truck with registration number T-24572 LA, driven by Mr. Sanni Saifullahi of AY and Rolly’s Ventures, Magodo, Lagos, and a Toyota Sienna vehicle with registration number FST 525 YJ, driven by Mr. Sunday Okpe of Miracle Ultima International Ltd.

According to preliminary investigations, the Toyota Sienna was en route from Osun State to Lagos, carrying seven passengers. The driver reportedly lost control of the steering and crashed into the rear of the container truck. The impact led to the tragic death of a passenger, Ms. Miracle Chibuzor of Miracle Ultima International Ltd, who was seated in the front. Five other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and were promptly transported by motor traffic police to Famobis Hospital, Lotto, Mowe, for medical treatment.

The deceased’s body has been evacuated to Idera Morgue for an autopsy and official death certification by medical practitioners. Meanwhile, traffic police visited the scene to clear congestion and prevent further accidents caused by onlookers. The wreckage of the vehicles involved in the accident have been towed  to the Sagamu Police Station for safekeeping and inspection by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).

It has been observed that drivers drive with reckless abandon in disregard for the lives of their passengers but only hurry to complete a circle of financial returns for the day, as a friendly force, the Ogun State Police Command urge drivers to maintain safe distances from heavy-duty vehicles and exercise caution while driving to prevent avoidable accidents. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as necessary.

CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr

Police Public Relations Officer

Ogun State Police Command

Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta