Transportation

Five Die in Lone Bus Crash

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Five persons have died while ten others sustained injuries in a lone road traffic crash at Iyana Egbado along the Abeokuta–Lagos Expressway in Ogun State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Sector Command, said the accident involved a white Mazda E2000 bus with registration number KRD 809 XC.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Afolabi Odunsi, said 20 persons comprising six adult males, 11 adult females, one male child and two female children were involved in the crash.

Mr Odunsi explained that the deceased included one adult male, two adult females, one male child and one female child, while ten other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and five escaped unhurt.

He attributed the crash to excessive speeding and overloading, noting that the road was in good condition while the weather was cloudy at the time of the incident.

According to him, emergency responders took the injured victims to General Hospital, Ifo for treatment, while officials deposited the bodies of the deceased at the hospital’s morgue.

The Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Oludare Ogunjobi, sympathised with the families of the victims and urged motorists to avoid speeding, overloading and other traffic violations.

Mr Ogunjobi also stressed the need for strict compliance with traffic regulations, especially during the festive period, noting that road safety remains a shared responsibility.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Environment

FRSC Warns Drivers Against Speeding, Overloading

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By Mojisola Oladele

Following the usual increase in vehicular movement before, during, and after Eid-el-Kabir across states, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun Sector Command, has cautioned motorists against route violations, wrongful overtaking, excessive speed, and overloading.
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‎The State Sector Commander, Mr Sunday Adebayo, gave the caution in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo through the Sector Public Education Officer, Mr Agnes Ogungbemi.
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‎While emphasising that the war against avoidable loss of lives on the roads is the collective responsibility of everyone, Mr Adebayo urged motorists to cooperate with the Corps, comply with travel rules and regulations and ensure common sense speed limits.
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‎He disclosed that a total of five hundred and fifty-five personnel, three ambulances, two roadside clinics, one tow truck, and fifteen patrol vehicles would be deployed throughout the state to ensure safe traffic activities during and after the Salah celebration.

‎Mr Adebay,o who said the operation was in line with the FRSC headquarters’ directive to carry out Sallah operations, noted that the Osun Sector Command and its component Unit Commands would commence the week-long operational activity from 25th to 31th May, 2026.

‎Osun FRSC Boss states, “Five hundred and fifty-five, 555, personnel, three (3) ambulances, two (2) roadside clinics, one (1) tow truck, and fifteen (15) patrol vehicles would be deployed to cover Osun State. The operation shall be carried out with other uniformed organisations”.

‎“One of the statutory functions of the Federal Road Safety Corps is the clearing of obstructions on the road. As a lead agency in traffic management, FRSC also helps to identify prevalent causes of Road Traffic Crashes , RTCs, as well as other consequential effects of road use activities that impact the security and overall well-being of Nigerians, and also proffer solutions to them.”
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‎He added that the operation would be carried out in collaboration with other sister organisations.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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Politics

INEC Trains Security Personnel for Ekiti Poll

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By Amos Ogunrinde 

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ekiti state has extended its training to security personnel ahead of the June 20 Governorship elections in the State.

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi who declared the training open in Ado Ekiti, said this became necessary to prepare the officers for the election, promising that the commission would continue to form synergy with security agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the poll.

On his part, the state commissioner of police, Mr Falade Micheal pledged that adequate security would be provided across the state during the election and sought the cooperation of all the stakeholders to make the exercise a violence free one.

In their remarks, the Director of Security, INEC Headquarters Abuja, Mrs Ndidi Okafor and the commissioner of police in charge of the Electoral body in Abuja, Mr Egbe Preye-Raymond urged security personnel to be deployed for Ekiti election to embrace professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Some of the participants at the training included the Ekiti state police command’s spokesperson, Mr Sunday Abutu described the programme as a welcome development with a promise to put into practice the lessons learnt.

Radio Nigeria gathered that security personnel drawn from the Nigeria Police, Military, Department of State Services, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Fire Service, Nigerian Immigration Service and Nigerian Customs Service attended the training.

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Osun Gets New FRSC Boss

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By Mojisola Oladele

Corp Commander, Sunday Adebayo has officially assumed duty as the new Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Sector Command.

According to a statement by the Sector Public Education Officer, FRSC Osun State Command, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, Corps Commander Adebayo is a seasoned officer of the FRSC who possesses vast experience in road safety administration, traffic management, and public service. 

Mrs. Ogungbemi said, over the years, Corps Commander Adebayo has demonstrated exemplary leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the Corps’ mandate of ensuring safer roads across the Nation.

The Statement reads ” in recognition of his competence and outstanding service record, he was appointed as the Sector Commander of RS11.1 Osun Sector Command, with the responsibility of overseeing road safety operations, enforcement, public enlightenment, and administrative coordination within the state.”

Upon assumption of office, the new Sector Commander of Osun State , Corps Commander Adebayo expressed gratitude to the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for the confidence reposed in him. 

He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the core values of the Corps and ensuring effective service delivery through discipline, professionalism, and teamwork.

Corps Commander Adebayo emphasized the need for sustained public enlightenment, strict enforcement of traffic laws, and improved collaboration with critical stakeholders in the transport sector to achieve the Corps’ mandate.

The New Osun FRSC Sector Commander assured residents of its continued commitment to safer roads and urged all road users to comply with traffic regulations for the safety of all.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Transportation

Maintain Distance, Reduce Speed — FRSC

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Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun State has advised motorists to reduce speed and exercise patience when approaching potholes on highways to avoid preventable crashes during the rainy season.

The Ogun Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Oludare Ogunjobi, who advised newsmen in Ota, said the advice became necessary to remind motorists that wet roads are slippery and that speed makes it difficult to control vehicles, especially during the rainy season.

He urged motorists to maintain a distance of at least twice that of the car ahead to allow for extra braking time.

“The FRSC is appealing to motorists to apply common-sense speed limits by reducing their speed below the posted limit when it rains.

“Also, motorists should focus on extreme caution and proactive vehicle maintenance to prevent unnecessary loss of lives,” he said.

He advised all drivers to check worn-out tyres and ensure that their vehicles are weather-ready by inspecting essential components such as windscreen wipers before embarking on any trip.

“The FRSC is appealing to motorists to apply common-sense speed limits by reducing their speed below the posted limit when it rains.

“Also, motorists should focus on extreme caution and proactive vehicle maintenance to prevent unnecessary loss of lives,” he said.

He advised all drivers to check worn-out tyres and ensure that their vehicles are weather-ready by inspecting essential components such as windscreen wipers before embarking on any trip.

He also urged drivers to replace worn-out wiper blades immediately to maintain clear visibility on the road.

Mr Ogunjobi emphasised the need for motorists to ensure that all headlamps, brake lights, braking systems and indicators are functioning properly to stay safe during heavy rain.

He also enjoined motorists to stay away from flood-prone areas and avoid crossing running water or flooded roads to prevent crashes during the rainy season.

The sector commander further advised motorists to park safely off the road and wait for the rain to subside if it becomes too heavy, reducing visibility.

He said that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency in April predicted a variable rainfall pattern for the year, with Ogun expected to experience a longer rainy season, stressing the need for caution, noting that recent alerts from the Federal Ministry of Environment also highlighted Ogun as one of the states at risk of heavy rainfall and flash flooding during the period.

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Transportation

Ibadan Road Crash: Four Dead, Others Sustain Injury

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By Abisola Oluremi

Following the road crash that occurred at Beere Area of Ibadan on Tuesday, 24th of March, 2026, four persons have been confirmed dead.

According to an update from the Oyo State Sector Commandant of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mrs Rosemary Alo, two of the victims who were earlier hospitalised died while receiving treatment, raising the total number of casualties to four.

In a statement made available to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, the deceased included three male and one female adults.

The statement from Mrs Alo followed a post-accident assessment, which was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force, Mapo Division, where the Divisional Police Officer also confirmed the additional deaths.

She said investigations into the cause of the accident continue.

It would be recalled that two persons were confirmed dead on the spot, while three others sustained injuries in the road accident that occurred on Tuesday.

The FRSC sector commandant said the crash involved a commercial DAF tanker with number plate FMT 662 XA belonging to BOVAS and five yellow tricycles.

Findings indicate that the tanker lost control and rammed into the tricycles, leading to a multi-vehicle crash.

Mrs Alo explained further that a total number of eleven persons were involved in the accident, out of which three male adults sustained different degrees of injuries, while a male and a female lost their lives.

The victims were taken away by their relatives for medical attention, while the corpses were deposited at the morgue of Adeoyo Hospital.

Radio Nigeria observed that emergency responders also cleared the scene, with the damaged tricycles towed to Mapo Police Station, while the tanker was evacuated by the officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA.

The sector commandant attributed the crash to loss of control, likely caused by excessive speeding, and advised drivers to desist from reckless driving to prevent further tragic occurrences.

Edited by Adetutu Adetule

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Transportation

FRCN, FRSC Strengthen Collaboration on Road Safety Awareness

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By Abisola Oluremi

The Committee of Management, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, has paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Road Safety Corps, Oyo State Sector Command, with a view to strengthening collaboration on effective road safety campaigns.

The Zonal Director of the corporation, Mr Olufemi Fulani, who led other members of the management team, said the visit would chart a new course for institutional synergy between the two federal organizations.

Mr. Fulani noted that Radio Nigeria, widely regarded as the cradle of Nigerian broadcasting, remains a powerful platform for driving social change in the country.

He stated that the activities and road safety campaigns deserve wider publicity that would reach more people across the state.

According to Mr. Fulani, the corporation was ready to collaborate closely with the FRSC by providing adequate platforms to educate motorists and the general public on the importance of road safety.

Responding, the Oyo State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mrs Rosemary Alo, while congratulating Mr Fulani on his appointment, acknowledged the important role of the media in promoting traffic management and road safety awareness.

Mrs. Alo assured the management of Radio Nigeria of the command’s support, promising that the station would be actively involved in its sensitization and public enlightenment activities.

She, however, warned motorists against patronizing middlemen in obtaining a driver’s licence, adding that they should process their documents only through designated FRSC offices or the official FRSC portal to avoid obtaining fake documents.

Edited by Olaolu Fawole

Crime

Three in Police Custody over Alleged Murder of FRSC Official  

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo has remanded three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, Lasisi Oluwamayokun, and her daughter, Adesewa, at the Ilesa Correctional Centre until 6th February.

The suspects, Gboyega Daramola, 39, Sunday James, 38, and Fajemirokun Victor, 36, were arraigned before the presiding magistrate, O. A. Daramola, on Friday.

They were brought before the court by the Osun State Commissioner of Police, who filed a motion ex-parte seeking an order to remand the defendants pending legal advice from the Ministry of Justice.

In an affidavit in support of the motion, deposed to by the Investigating Police Officer, Inspector Babawale Taiwo urged the court to remand the defendants while awaiting advice from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution.

Inspector Taiwo cited the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Osun State, 2018, noting that a court order was required to remand the suspects in a correctional centre pending the outcome of legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution.

Recall that Oluwamayokun, 38, and her daughter went missing on 2nd November, 2025, after leaving their residence at Obasanjo Hilltop Estate, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

They were later confirmed dead after allegedly being lured by a man-friend of the deceased, Victor Fajemirokun, who was subsequently arrested.

Meanwhile, Fajemirokun reportedly admitted to luring the victims to their deaths at the hands of ritualists in Osun State when he was paraded by the Police alongside two herbalists, Gboyega Daramola and Sunday James, at the Osun State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo.

Late Oluwamayokun and her daughter, Adesewa, had recently been buried at St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Ita-Olookan, Osogbo.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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FRSC Blames Over-Speeding for Anthony Joshua Crash

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command, has attributed a road crash that killed two persons and injured Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua to over-speeding and wrongful overtaking.

The Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr. Akinwunmi Fasakin, said the crash involved five persons.

He said two persons died, one person was injured, while two others escaped unhurt.

Mr. Fasakin said operatives of the Sagamu Unit Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, promptly responded to the incident.

He confirmed that Anthony Joshua, who sustained injuries in the crash, was taken to an undisclosed hospital by security operatives attached to him.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station

The FRSC Sector Commander said a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

He added that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue.

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Security

FRSC Intensifies Safety Drive on Highways

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has concluded arrangements to ensure the safety of lives and property across major road corridors in the State in line with the Operation Zero Tolerance campaign against accident nationwide.

The FRSC Sector commander, Mr Akinwunmi Fasakin said in a statement in Abeokuta that part of the arrangements included the deployment of 32 Patrol Vehicles, 6 Motor Bikes, 3 Ambulances and 2 Tow Trucks along major corridors within the state. 

 Mr Fasakin urged the motoring public to take responsibility for their Safety and avoid distraction while driving.

The Ogun State FRSC Sector Commander, who identified speeding above the legal speed limit as a leading factor in Road Traffic Crashes, noted that any driver caught violating the traffic rules would be made to face the law.

While emphasizing the need for motorists to drive with care, Mr Fasakin wished Nigerians merry in Christmas and a prosperous New Year. 

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FRSC Deploys Radar Guns to Curb Speeding in Ogun

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By Adebola Ajayi

Ahead of the festive season, the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has launched a special intervention patrol using laser radar guns to curb over-speeding on major highways across the state.

The Sector Commander, Mr Akinwunmi Fasakin, led the operation alongside the Sector Head of Operations during a patrol along the Sagamu–Abeokuta Road.

In a statement, Commander Fasakin disclosed that 16 motorists were apprehended for over-speeding violations, while speed-limiting devices were installed in the affected vehicles.

He cautioned motorists against the dangers of over-speeding and overloading, urging drivers to prioritise safety at all times.

Commander Fasakin assured residents of Ogun State of a safe motoring environment before, during and after the Yuletide period.

According to him, the special intervention patrol is aimed at achieving the FRSC’s 2025 Corporate Strategic Goal One, which targets a 10 per cent reduction in road traffic fatalities and injuries through focused enforcement and safety interventions.

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Environment

FRSC Confirms One Dead in Osun Motorcycle Crash

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By Mojisola Oladele 

One person has been killed while another sustained injuries in a lone motorcycle accident that occurred on Tuesday night at the Jagilegbo area of Ifetedo, in Osun State.

According to the Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the fatal crash occurred at about 9:45 p.m. along the township route.

The FRSC State Public Education Officer, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, said the accident involved two adult males riding a single unregistered motorcycle.

Mrs. Ogungbemi explained that the motorcycle, a black TVS model, was travelling at high speed before losing control.

“The motorcycle, a black TVS model, was said to have been travelling at high speed before the crash occurred and overspeeding was the possible cause of the accident.

One of the riders died at the scene, while the second victim sustained head injuries and bruises.”

She added that the injured victim was immediately rescued and taken to a general hospital for medical attention, while the corpse of the deceased was deposited at the Divine Haven Morgue in Ondo.

“The injured victim was promptly rescued and taken to a general hospital for medical treatment and the corpse of the deceased was deposited at Divine Haven Morgue in Ondo,” she stressed.

Confirming the incident, the Osun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr. Leye Adegboyega, cautioned road users against excessive speeding.

He urged motorists and riders to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and to comply strictly with traffic regulations, noting that such measures would significantly reduce road accidents.

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Transportation

Ogun FRSC Gets Public Education Officer

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The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole as its new Public Education Officer.

The announcement, issued by Sector Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, follows the death of the former spokesperson, Florence Okpe, who passed away on October 28 while in active service.

According to the statement, Mr Odunsi-Oyewole, a Lagos State native with a Master’s degree in Personnel Psychology, has served in various FRSC formations and is described as a seasoned officer.

The command appealed to the public for full cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of motorists and road users.

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Transportation

Ember Months Campaign: FRSC Warns Against Night Travel, Drunk-Driving

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Command, has advised motorists to reduce speed during the ’ember months’ to stem unnecessary road crashes.

FRSC Commander in charge of Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway, Nasir Mohammed, gave the advice in an interview with the newsmen in Ota.

Mohammed noted that as easy as speed was, it kills faster than any deadly diseases, stressing the need for motorists to refrain from excessive speed that could lead to disaster through crashes.

“We urge motorists to obey road signs and adhere to average speed limit to prevent avoidable crashes during the ember months.

”We also strongly advice against night travel, reckless driving and wrongful over taking,” he said.

The route commander emphasised the need for motorists to desist from drunk-driving as this could affect their sense of reasoning thus resulting to accident.

He reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to embark on an aggressive public enlightenment and patrols to educate the public on the dangers of flouting traffic rules and regulations.

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Osun FRSC Declares War on Unregistered Vehicles, Motorcycles

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By Funmi Ojo

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun State Sector Command, has issued a two-week ultimatum to owners of unregistered vehicles and motorcycles to comply with registration requirements or face a coordinated crackdown.

The Sector Commander, Mr. Leye Adegboyega, in a statement by the Sector Public Education Officer, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, as part of activities marking the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week, raised concerns over the increasing number of unregistered and improperly registered vehicles plying roads in the state, particularly those with fake or dealer number plates.

Mr. Adegboyega noted that the situation poses serious security and economic threats, as such vehicles are often used for criminal purposes and contribute to massive revenue losses for the state.

He emphasised that many motorcycles under the guise of commercial operations were involved in illegal activities, with intelligence from security agencies supporting the claim.

He said FRSC would launch a joint enforcement operation with the Osun State Board of Internal Revenue and other relevant agencies at the end of the two-week ultimatum, targeting Osogbo and its environs.

Mr. Adegboyega also announced a renewed crackdown on dangerous driving, especially on highways and township roads, citing the deaths of 31 people in two days in February 2025 and the loss of six Osun State University students in March 2025, due to wrong-way driving.

To tackle this, the FRSC has extended its Special Intervention Patrols to various parts of the state, including the East and West Bypass in Osogbo and other key routes.

Reiterating the theme of the ongoing UN Road Safety Week – “Streets for Life: #MakeWalkingSafe, #MakeCyclingSafe” – Mr. Adegboyega called for collective action from the public and the media.

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Kogi Crash Claims 6 Lives, others injured

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Six persons have been reported dead and five others injured in a multiple auto crash in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps official has confirmed.

FRSC acting Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Ogundayo, made this known to newsmen in Okene.

The Ag. sector commander, who described the accident as “tragic and very unfortunate,” said that the accident, which occurred at Okenkwe community of Okene around 8.30 p.m. on Monday, involved seven vehicles.

Ogundayo said that the tragic incident began with the inability of a truck to climb the Okengwe hill, when it lost its brakes and rolled backwards, crushing two Tricycles, three cars and ramming into another truck.

“The tragic and unfortunate incident left six persons dead and five others injured.

“The FRSC rescue operatives who arrived the accident scene in good time rushed the injured to the Referral Hospital, Okene for treatment, while the corpses of the dead were deposited at Mortuary of the Okene General hospital, ” he stated.

According to him, it took the efforts of his officers and other security agencies to clear the gridlock on the highway for the free flow of traffic.

The commander advised motorists to always take precautions by giving good distance to trucks on highways, especially in hilly areas, so as to avoid any eventuality at break loss.

He tasked motorists to endeavor to keep to the traffic rules and regulations to help in the reduction of traffic road crashes and carnage on our roads.

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Easter Tragedy: Five Die in Ghastly Car Crash

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By Mojisola Oladele

A ghastly car crash which occurred along Ife-Ilesa road, Osun State has claimed the lives of five persons, including a female child.

The Public Enlightenment Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi confirmed the incident to newsmen, on behalf of the Sector Commander, Mr Taofeek Sokunbi.

Mr Sokunbi explained that a white trailer with no registration number, crushed a white Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number FKJ691HZ and killed five passengers out of the nine passengers involved in the crash.

He explained that the driver of the white trailer was nabbed and handed over to the police in Edun Abun Division.

The Osun State FRSC boss said the injured female passenger was rushed to a private hospital in Ipetumodu, while the corpses had been taken to the mortuary of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife.

Osun FRSC Sector Commander explained that, “The road mishap happened at about 10:15am today Saturday,19th April, the affected drivers and passengers included six male adults, two female adults, and one female child”.

Mr Sokunbi who attributed the cause of the road accident to over-speeding and one way traffic violation, however, cautioned road users against the offense of route violation among other offenses.

He added that the driver is presently in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, custody and will be charged to court soon.

Mr Sokunbi added that a sum of 508,900 naira which was found in one of the vehicles, had been handed over to relatives of the victims at the scene of the accident.

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7 Dead, 8 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

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A multiple accident has claimed seven lives while 8 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries on Lagos- Ibadan expressway.

The fatal crash, which occurred around 7 a.m., involved a Mack Truck marked SEY363YY, a tanker with registration number T2900LA and a yellow bus marked LSD180YA.

The Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, Mr Fasakin Akinwumi confirmed the crash in a statement through the Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe.

Mr Akinwunmi attributed the suspected cause of the multiple crash to excessive speed on the part of the Mack truck which led to loss of control and rammed into the other two vehicles.

He said the injured victims had been taken to the private health facilities in Ibafo, while the dead bodies were taken to a private morgue in Sagamu.

Mr Akinwumi, who visited the crash scene for further investigation, sympathized with the families of the crash victims.

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Early Morning Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Kills Nine

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Nine persons have been confirmed while three others sustained various levels of injury in an early morning crash along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The accident which happened Ayetoro Area along the expressway involved a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number Uyo, UYY 165 ZY and a MAN truck with registration number DKA 244 XC.

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the bus which was reportedly on excessive speed rammed into the truck which was stationed.

The driver of the bus who was said to have been tired, according to a statement by the Ogun FRSC Public Education Officer, Chief Route Commander, Florence Okpe, immediately lost his life and that of others.

The statement further explained that while the injured victims were taken to Famobis Hospital in Mowe, the deceased were deposited at Idera Morgue in Sagamu.

The statement reads, “The fatal crash occurred at the early hours this morning about 0530HRS on Lagos-Ibadan expressway around Ayetoro area.

“A total of 13 people were involved which comprised of 10 male adult and 03 female adult and 09 were recorded killed (06 male and 03 female) while 03 were injured.
“The suspected causes of the fatal crash were excessive speed and fatigue which led to loss of control and the driver rammed into a station truck.

“The injured victims were taken to Famobis Hospital Mowe while the deceased were deposited at Idera morgue Sagamu.”

According to the Public Education Officer, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Fasakin Akinwumi is pained by the recklessness of some drivers for not observing the stipulated speed limit and refusal to obey the 15 minutes rest after 4 hrs journey.

“He sympathize with the family of the crash victims and enjoined them to contact Mowe unit Command for more information about the crash,” the statement further said.

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Cooperate with Patrol Team, FRSC Admonishes Osun Road Users

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC , Mr Inyang Umoh has appealed to members of the public to be calm and cooperate with road safety officers while on patrol duty.

Mr. Umoh made the appeal following an accident which occurred in Osogbo on Friday where an unknown driver hit one of the officers in the course of duty.

The Osun FRSC Boss explained that some drivers were in the habit of avoiding road safety officers at all cost during patrols. 

He stressed that the hit and run driver was not stopped when the Incident occurred but  skidded off the road and hit the officer, who.was out of the track in an attempt to avoid being stopped by officers on patrol. 

Mr. Umoh explained that the Vehicle Number of the Hit and run driver has been traced and investigation was in progress to get him apprehended.

He added that the Road Safety Officer involved in the accident was responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

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Two Dead, Three Injured in Sagamu-Ijebu Road Mishap

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By Olusegun Folarin 

Two people have been reportedly dead while three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal crash that occurred on Ososa, Sagamu- Ijebu Ode route.

The accident which occurred on Sunday, 16th June, 2024 at 28 minutes past 11 in the morning involved a 

Ash Howo Truck with no registration number and Blue Toyota Camry Car marked  APP478FS.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun sector command, Mrs Florence Okpe who confirmed the crash in Abeokuta the injured victims had been taken to General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State as well as the corpses.

She attributed the suspected causes of the crash to speed and loss of control, which led to the rear collision of the two vehicles.

Mrs Okpe noted that the Sector Commander,  Mr Anthony Uga, sympathized with the family of the crash victims and advised motorists to desist from exceeding peeding and give total attention to driving. 

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Four Die in Sagamu-Ikorodu Road Accident

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By Adebola Ajayi

Four persons have reportedly lost their lives, while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road crash that occurred along Sagamu-Ikorodu Road.

The spokesperson of the Ogun State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mrs Florence Okpe who made this to newsmen in Abeokuta, said the accident involved two vehicles: a Toyota Sienna with registration number LND 945 EL and a bus with registration number AKD 232 XV.

Mrs Okpe stated that the injured victims were taken to a private hospital in Gbaga, Ogijo, while the family took custody of the corpses.

She noted that the suspected causes of the crash were speed and wrongful overtaking which led to rear collision of the two vehicles.

Mrs Okpe disclosed that the Ogun State Sector Commander, Mr Anthony Uga who sympathized with the family of the crash victims, advised motorists to desist from over speeding and give total attention to safe driving always.

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Transportation

Osun Gets New FRSC Sector Commander

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Federal Radio Safety Corps, FRSC has deployed Commander Inyang Umoh as the new Osun State Corps Commander to pilot the affairs of the commission in the State. 

This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the Sector Public Education Officer, Superintendent Route Commander, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi.

Mrs Ogungbemi said Commander Iyang replaced Corps Commander Henry Benamaisia, who has been redeployed to River state as the Zonal Commanding Officer. 

She added that, the new  State Sector Commander, Inyang Umoh joined the FRSC in 1996, hailed from Akwa Ibom state, is married and  graduated of the University of Uyo, with honours degree in Accounting.

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Transportation

Be Safety Conscious, FRSC Admonishes Road Users

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command has again cautioned Motorists against actions capable of leading to road crashes.

The Sector Commander, Mr Inyang Umoh made the call during the One-Day Stakeholders Meeting with transport and road unions with the theme: Accomplish 5% Reduction in Road Traffic Deaths and Injuries held at FRSC Command Hall, Abere.

Mr. Umoh, who was represented by the Deputy Corps Commander, Mrs Medinat Akanbi stressed the need for road users to be safety conscious by abiding by the traffic rules and regulations.

Mr. Umoh warned that the command under his watch would ensure offenders when apprehended are dealt with under the Constitution.

In a remark, the representative of the State Commissioner for Police, Mr Samson Ogunmola frowned at the attitude of some motorists who were in the habit of making and receiving calls while driving.

In her words, the Public Education Officer of the Command, SRC Agnes Ogungbemi warned Lamenco road users to avoid plying one way, due to the ongoing road construction and advised them to ply alternative route for motorists.

The meeting witnessed the presence of representatives from other security agencies in the state, transport union members, and media practitioners amongst others.

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Weekend Treat

Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Express Claims Two Lives

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By Olusegun Folarin

A lone fatal accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogere axis after Verony and claimed two lives.

The crash which occurred at half past ten in the morning involved a Toyota Camry with registration number BDG526JC.

According to the Public Education Officer Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC Ogun State command, Mrs Florence Okpe 7 persons comprising 4 female adults 01 male adult, 01 male child, and 01 female child were involved in the crash.

Pointing out that five persons were injured while two people died in the accident, Mrs Okpe attributed the cause of this lone crash to excessive speed which led to loss of control and the vehicle summersult.

She said the injured victims were taken to a private Hospital in Sagamu for medical attention and deceased bodies were deposited at the same hospital.

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