Transportation

Road Accident Claims Eight lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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By Bolanle Adesida

Eight people have been confirmed dead, while eleven others sustained injuries in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near the NASFAT Turn, outbound Lagos. 

Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency TRACE,  Public Relations Officer, Commander Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, saying the crash occurred at 3::00pm.

According to Commander Akinbiyi, the accident involved an 18-seater commercial bus with registration number APP 943 XP and a truck with registration number AKM 547 YQ.

He explained that the driver of the 18-passenger bus was speeding when it rammed into an empty, bottled-laden truck while the truck driver was attempting to make a U-turn towards the Ibadan axis, adding that, twenty one people were involved in the crash, eight people lost their lives on the spot, including four males, two females, and two toddlers, while eleven people sustained varying degrees of injuries and two males were uninjured. 

Commander Akinbiyi explained that the injured victims were taken to the State Hospital, Abeokuta, and FAMOBIS Hospital, as there was flow of traffic along the expressway after the evacuation.

Environment

Kidnapping: Police Beef Up Security on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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By Rasheedah Makinde

The police public relations officer in Ogun state, Omolola Odutola says the command has placed different measures at Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over an alleged kidnap.

Mrs Odutola, said the divisional police officer, DPOs in the area have been ordered to intensify patrol along the area.

She said The DPOs comprising Mowe, Ibafo, Redeem and Sagamu patrol the axis to secure that territory against ‘one chance.’”

PPRO also reassured the public that any complaint related to the menace would be promptly investigated and the culprits prosecuted.

It would be recalled that motorists and passengers plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway had lamented the increase in the operations of one-chance robbers in the Mowe/Ibafo-Berger area of the road.

Some passengers who spoke with newsmen said the road was no longer safe for them to use due to the activities of one-chance’ criminals.

Transportation

Another Crash Claims Lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Two persons died while six people sustained varying degrees of injury in a lone crash that occurred around Car Park C Turning of the Redemption Camp along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The crash which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 26 December 2023 involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number ACA607XT.

In a statement, the Sector Commander, Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Anthony Uga said a total of 8 persons were involved (all adult male), out of which six sustained injuries while two deaths were recorded.

He blamed the lone crash on excessive speeding which led to the loss of control and made the vehicle crash into the road barrier.

Mr Uga said the injured victims were taken to a private hospital in Mowe and the corpses were deposited at the same hospital’s morgue.

The Sector Commander expressed displeasure over the attitude of drivers of not obeying basic traffic rules especially that of speed, which he noted has been the cause of most fatal crashes along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

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Transportation

Two Die in Fatal Collision on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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By Olusegun Folarin

Two male adults have reportedly died while one person was injured in a fatal crash that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The accident which occurred at about twenty minutes past 5 in the evening on Christmas day involved a Toyota bus marked TSE266XA and a Mazda bus with registration number FKJ215XX.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Command, Mrs Florence Okpe confirmed the crash in Abeokuta.

Mrs Okpe said the crash involved 15 persons of which two people died while one other person sustained injuries, and attributed the suspected causes of the crash to wrongful overtaking and excessive speeding.

She pointed out that the injured victim was taken to a private hospital for medical attention and the bodies of the deceased persons were deposited at the morgue of the same health facility.

Mrs Okpe said the FRSC Sector Commander advised motorists to shun over-speeding and pay maximum attention while driving, and he sympathized with the families of the victims.

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Security

S/West Govs Mull Streetlights, Security Cameras on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 

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By Abimbola Bamgbose 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration will continue to collaborate with security agencies in the state towards finding solutions to the various security challenges confronting the state and the country as a whole.

Governor Abiodun stated during the fourth quarter of the State Directors of Security Conference, South West zone, held in Abeokuta.

While expressing his concerns about the rapid increase of cultism in Ogun State and kidnapping activities in border areas between Ogun and Oyo, The Governor promised to continue to support operations of security agencies with logistics and equipment along with other Southwest Governors.

Governor Abiodun hinted to the security agencies about the plan of the Southwest governors to lighten up the Lagos-Ibadan expressway by mounting streetlights and ensuring security cameras on the roads.

Governor Dapo Abiodun urged the security agencies to intensify their efforts at clamping down on evil perpetrators, especially during this festive season when crime rates were usually high.

Earlier, the Ogun State Director of Security Service,  Folashade Adekayaoja said the security commanders in the state had over the years fostered a formidable synergy to intimidate criminals.

Mrs Adekayaoja promised to intensify the collaborative efforts of the security agencies in tackling crimes to its bearest minimum 

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Transportation

Plans are in the works to light up Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration in partnership with Lagos and Ogun State are to light up one of the busiest roads in Nigeria, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

He made this known while receiving the Minister for Works, Senator David Umahi, on a courtesy visit in his office, in Ibadan.

From left, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Minister, Federal Ministry of Works, Senator Dave Nweze Umahi and Director, Federal Ministry of Works, Southwest, Engr. Adedamola Kuti, during a courtesy visit to Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo Gov’s Media Unit
From left, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Minister, Federal Ministry of Works, Senator Dave Nweze Umahi; Oyo State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof Daud Shangodoyin and Director, Federal Ministry of Works, Southwest, Engr. Adedamola Kuti, during a courtesy visit to Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo Gov’s Media Unit.

Governor Makinde noted that the present administration in Oyo State had fixed some federal roads that have viable economic importance to the state, adding that Ibadan-Iseyin Road has been useful for Agribusiness hubs across the zones of the state.

While appreciating the Federal Ministry of Works for the construction and rehabilitation of some major roads in the state, Governor Makinde also disclosed that the state is considering the dualization of the Ibadan-Abeokuta road from the Iyaganku end to Oyo/Ogun State border, while Oyo-Iseyin Road would be commissioned soonest.

Reacting, the Minister of Works, Senator Umahi, said he was in the state to monitor and assess some federal road projects, saying that his assessment report would later be delivered to the federal government.

The Minister for Works, however, sought more cooperation from the state government in achieving success on federal government projects within its domain.

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Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash Claims 10

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 10 persons and two injured in a crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Ogun State Sector Command in a statement by FRSC Superintendent Route Commander and Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, said the accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday around the Oniworo area.

According to Okpe, the suspected causes of the accident were road obstruction on the part of a truck and the excessive speed of a Toyota bus whose driver lost control and ran into the truck at the rear.

“A total of 19 persons were involved in the crash, two persons sustained injuries, while the remaining persons were unhurt,” she said Two vehicles were said to have been involved with registration number KLD539XA – a Toyota Hiace bus and a Mack container truck with no registration number on it.

The FRSC image maker said the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital Ogere for medical attention, while the corpses were deposited at Ipara morgue.

The Ogun State Sector Commander of FRSC, Ahmed Umar, was described as “pained” that “simple rules refuse to be obeyed by motorists.”

Umar called for caution over poor visibility due to harmattan haze, saying motorists should put on their headlamps when the weather is poor.

He urged motorists, especially truck drivers, to always display caution signs whenever there is a breakdown on the road.

The sector commander commiserated with the families of the victims and asked them to contact the FRSC Ogunmakin for more information about the crash.

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Transportation

Lagos-Ibadan Express Mishap Leaves 3 Dead, Others Injured

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Three persons are presumed dead while 15 people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a crash that occurred around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The accident, which occurred around ten minutes to six this morning, involved a bus marked AYB 88 XP and a truck with no registration number on it.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun state, Mrs Florence Okpe who made this known in a statement in Abeokuta said 18 male adults were involved in the crash.

Mrs Okpe attributed the suspected cause of the crash to excessive speed from the bus driver, who made an attempt to overtake the truck, but lost control and hit the truck at the rear.

She said the injured victims were taken to a private hospital for medical attention while the corpses were deposited at a private hospital morgue at Sagamu.

Olusegun Folarin

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Security

Kidnapping: Southwest Police DIG Visits Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has allayed the fear of motorists and road users who ply Lagos-Ibadan Expressway over the lingering cases of kidnapping.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG in Charge of Southwest, Mr Jonhson Kokumo made the remarks when he embarked on a strategic assessment tour of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

DIG Kokumo, was in the convoy of Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams, said the assessment tour became imperative to ensure that the axis was safe for motorists as well as people living in nearby communities.

The DIG said, though, security operatives had been deployed to the expressway, more still needed to be done including equipping and arming the officers for optimal performance.

He said some mechanisms like manpower, patrol vehicles and sophisticated firearms would also be given to the officers to enhance their performance.

Mr Kokumo, therefore, called on the public not to entertain any fear and go about their lawful businesses.

“This is In furtherance of the resolve and commitment of the 21st Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba Alkali psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR to strategically end the incessant cases of abductions and to restore back confidence on road users and commuters especially as the country navigates towards the electioneering and ember period.”

While appealing to stakeholders to assist the police in curbing the disturbing security trend by providing credible and timely information capable of nipping crime in the bud, the DIG gave an assurance of operational and tactical interventions from the IGP ranging from remodelling the security architecture to ample deployments to forestall any untoward happenings forthwith.

Communities visited by the DIG were Alapako, Onigaari and Ogunmakin across the Ogun/Oyo State boundaries.

Rasheedah Makinde

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Kidnapping: GOC 2 Div Seeks Collaborative Efforts among Security Agencies

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General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Chinade has called for more concerted efforts from all and sundry to tackle the recent rise in criminality in the society. 

Major General Chinade stated this while hosting all heads of security and para-military agencies in Oyo State at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Ibadan to brainstorm on the rising wave of criminality in Ibadan and environs as well as kidnappings on the Lagos-Ibadan Express Road.

He advocated for more synergy to stop the dastardly act on the Lagos-Ibadan Express Road by the undesirable elements who want to turn the area into a kidnappers’ den.

General Chinade also solicited better ideas in information sharing and monitoring among the security agencies on how to collectively wage war against insecurity who pose a threat to the development of the nation.

He opined that the step would put the security agencies on their toes in planning robust ways of countering the nefarious activities of the hoodlums.

The GOC who said the meeting which was the first of its kind noted that it would go a long way in tackling insecurity, hence the need for regular series of such meetings to address issues that are affecting the peaceful coexistence among citizens.

Other security chiefs present at the meeting included the Commander, 671 Nigerian Air Force Detachment, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, the Director of State Services, Nigerian Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other heads of security agencies in Oyo State.

Rasheedah Makinde

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Crime

U.I Don in Abductors Den

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A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje has been kidnapped.

The don was among travellers kidnapped on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the weekend, as his Kidnappers were demanding 50 Million Naira ransom.

According to report, Professor Agbaje was kidnapped at the Dominion University area on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

Nafiu Busari

Lifestyle

Dunsin Escapes Death

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Popular Gospel music minister, Dunsin Oyekan, has expressed gratitude to God after he survived a road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday.

Making the victory known on his Instagram page, Dunsin,affirmed that he was “perfectly okay” despite the accident.

He wrote, “Indeed God is Sweet to Worship (OLUWADUNSIN). God is my glory, the lifter up of my head.

“The keeper of Isreal neither sleeps nor slumber, he watches over his word to perform it.

“Glory to God now and forever more. I remain in awe of God!!! I’m perfectly ok. Body, Soul and Mind.

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Transportation

Accident Claims 1, Leaves 21 Injured on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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One person has been confirmed dead while 21 people sustained injury in an accident that occurred on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The accident which occurred early hours on Monday involved a luxury bus and a truck with no registration number on both vehicles.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Public Education Officer in Ogun state, Mrs Florence Okpe who confirmed the crash said in a statement in Abeokuta said 18 other people escaped unhurt.

Mrs Okpe blamed the crash on excessive speed and mechanical deficiency. 

She explained that the truck driver rammed into the stationed bus and killed the driver of the bus who was under the bus trying to rectify some issues discovered from the vehicle.

Mrs Okpe said the injured victims had been taken to a private Hospital in Mowe for medical attention while the corpse was also deposited at the same hospital.

FRSC Confirms Death of 3 on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

In a Related development, three persons have died in a fatal crash that occurred on Lagos – Abeokuta expressway.

The FRSC Public Education Officer, Mrs Florence Okpe who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta said the accident involved a car marked APP541GYs and a motorcycle with registration number TTD017QR.

Pointing out that two persons escaped unhurt, Mrs Okpe attributed the cause of the crash to route violation on the part of the motorcyclist.

She noted that the remains of the Rider and the two pillions who died in the crash had been deposited at Ifo general hospital morgue.

The FRSC Public Education Officer advised Motorists to drive cautiously   and obey traffic rules and regulations.

Olusegun Folarin

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4 Burnt to Death on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Mishap

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Four persons have been burnt to death while 16 others were injured when a bus conveying them burst into flame on
Oniworo – Foursquare camp corridor of Lagos – Ibadan expressway.

The lone accident, which occurred 7:50 am on Friday, involved a Mazda bus with registration number APP934XH.

Superintendent Route Commander and Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, who stated this on behalf of Sector Commander, FRSC Ogun Sector Command, Umar Ahmed, attributed the cause of the accident to excessive speed leading to loss of wheel control.

She stated that the Mazda bus rammed into the road median strip (road divider) and went up in flames.

“The injured victims were taken to Victory hospital Ogere for medical attention while the remaining four were burnt beyond recognition,” she stated.

She quoted the Sector Commander as reiterating the dangers of speed violation and advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations even as he condoled with the families of the deceased and pray that God should strengthen them for the losses.

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Auto Crash Claims 3 Lives on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of three persons in an early Wednesday multiple accidents at Mile 12 Ogere on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta.

Umar noted that the accident, which occurred at around 3a.m, involved an unregistered truck, another marked T 4916 LA, and a Nissan Micra car marked BDJ 257 XF.

The sector commander explained that the accident was caused by speeding and dangerous driving on the part of one of the truck drivers.

He added that one of the truck drivers was trying to navigate a bend when the other truck which was coming from Ibadan, rammed into it.

“Since the crash obstructed the road, the driver of the Micra car ran into it but was able to control his vehicle with little damage on the car,” he said.

He noted that seven people were involved in the accident, including one woman and six men.

Umar said that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the FOS Morgue, Ipara.

“Traffic has been diverted and FRSC personnel are still on the ground trying to manage the situation and ensure that the obstruction is moved from the road,” he said.

The FRSC boss warned against “dangers of excessive speed” especially when visibility is poor.

He advised motorists to drive cautiously, avoid speed and obey traffic rules and regulations.

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Transportation

Heavy traffic hits Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Heavy traffic has on Tuesday morning hit the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to the report, the traffic along with Berger to Power area gathered that the traffic was caused by a road repair ongoing at the Otedola area of the highway.

The traffic, which was at first only on the Ibadan-Lagos lane, was gradually spreading to its twin Lagos-Ibadan route, as some commuters were beginning to ply one way.

An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and other commuters also noted the repair along the Otedola area of the road as the cause of the traffic.

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News

Diesel Tanker Explosion Claims Lives On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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A diesel laden tanker on Thursday has reportedly exploded near the headquarters of the mountain of fire and prayers ministry, along Lagos – Ibadan expressway.

Many passengers have reportedly lost their lives in the multiple crash accidents.

The fire incident caused panic among motorists, as some vehicles which could not escape were trapped in the inferno .

Three cars that were close to the fuel laden tanker reportedly caught fire.

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Transportation

3 Injured In Gas Explosion On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Three persons have been injured in a gas explosion near the Berger Yard, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to a witness, the explosion was due to a road traffic crash involving vehicles which led to the gas explosion and burning of vehicles.

The injured have been reportedly taken to the hospital in Sagamu.

The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Command, Mr. Ahmed Umar while confirming the accident, said the rescue teams including firefighters have arrived in the area and called on the motorists to co-operate with the rescue workers.

Wale Oluokun

Environment

OGHA Speaker Calls For Palliative Measures On Lagos-Abeokuta, Sango-Idiroko Roads

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Ogun  State Ministry of Works has been called upon  to liaise with the Federal Road Maintenance Agency ,FERMA to urgently put in place palliative measures on the failed portions of the Lagos- Abeokuta Expressway and Sango-Idiroko road to provide succor to road users, especially motorists plying the routes.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sango-Idiroko Roads: Ogun Speaker Advocates Adequate Maintenances For Easy Accessibility

The Speaker of the state house of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo made the plea in his response to the submission of the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, while speaking under Personal Explanations.

The Speaker lamented the deplorable state of the Federal roads, adding that the present administration in the State through its Works Ministry had applied palliatives on the failed sections of the Sango-Ota road. 

In another development, Speaker Oluomo announced that the Assembly would organize stakeholders’ fora on two bills namely: Ogun State Administration of Physical Planning, Urban Development, Slum Regeneration and Building Production Management law, 2021 as well as Ogun State Residents Registration Agency and the Registration of Ogun State Residents Law, 2021.

The Stakeholders will hold on Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Health Transportation

Auto Crash Claims Thirteen Lives Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Thirteen passengers have been feared dead while twelve others injured in an auto accident which occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to reports, the tragic incident involved a commercial bus traveling out of Lagos and a stationary truck at a spot opposite a company producing roofing sheets and pipes.

Traffic officials on the corridor said the driver of the Mazda commercial bus with number plate APP 28 YE had wrongly overtook a vehicle, and lost control in the process rammed into a stationary unregistered Volvo truck loaded with waste which had developed mechanical fault.

Nine passengers were reported to have died on the spot while four others died later at Idera Hospital in Sagamu where they were rushed to after the incident.

The report added that, twelve injured passengers are still receiving treatment in the same hospital while the corpses of the victims had been deposited in the morgue.

Wale Oluokun

Transportation

Accident Claims Five Lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Five persons have died while two others sustained injury in a fatal crash that occurred on Iperu axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mrs Florence Okpe, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta, said the crash occurred around quarter to nine this morning.

Mrs Okpe explained that the multiple crash involved a tanker marked UWN 279YT, a truck AAB 973ZY and two tricycles with registration numbers PKA 438 UN and LSD 566QF.

Attributing the cause of the crash to dangerous driving and excessive speed leading to loss of control, the FRSC Public Enlightenment Officer said four of the deceasedhad been deposited at the mortuary while the remains of another victim had been evacuated by the family.

She maintained that the State Sector Commander of the Corps, Mr Ahmed Umar had described the crash as avoidable and advised motorists to shun dangerous driving but to obey traffic rules and regulations.

Olusegun Folarin

Energy

Gas Leakage Sparks Panic in Arepo, Magboro Communities

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A gas pipeline leakage along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has caused panic among residents of Arepo, Magboro, and other neighbouring communities.

It was gathered that the gas pipeline ruptured during construction works on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

A resident told newsmen that a loud sound was heard around 9:30 a.m.

According to him, the pipeline eruption caused panic as many residents of the estate rushed out of their apartments.

Report says Emergency responders had been contacted.

Transportation

Five Die in Mishap on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Five people have died while one person sustained injury in a crash that occurred on Lagos- Ibadan expressway.

Spokesman of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the incident, explained that a truck and a jeep were involved in the crash. 

Mr Akinbiyi explained that both vehicles were bound for Lagos from Ibadan when the propeller of the truck detached on motion and the truck fell sideways on the Jeep, killing its five occupants while the truck driver sustained injury.

He commiserated with the families of the deceased and advised owners of articulated vehicles to be safety conscious and uphold necessary safety measures on the roads.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

2 Dead, 32 Vehicles Burnt, As Tanker Crashes On Kara Bridge

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Two people have been presumed dead in a fatal crash that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Witnesses told journalists that a tanker loaded with diesel which was bound for Lagos fell and exploded due to over-speeding causing the content to spill to nearby buildings and burn vehicles parked in that axis.

The spokesman of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the incident said thirty-two vehicles were involved in the accident.

Mr Akinbiyi said remains of the driver and the motor boy had been taken to the morgue of Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.

He said though normalcy had been restored to the axis, vehicular movement was still at what he described as snail pace.

Olusegun Folarin

Crime

Toddler, Two Others Die in Lone Crash along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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A woman and two children have been reportedly killed while six others sustained injuries in a lone crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.  

The commercial bus, marked FUF 109 ZD  was said to be coming from Kwara state inbound for Lagos when it suddenly tumbled around the Mowe-Ibafo corridor of the expressway at about 2.05 pm on Tuesday 4th August 2020 claiming the lives of the woman, a toddler and another 6 year old girl. 

Scenes from the accident

Corps Commander of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Seni Ogunyemi who made this known to Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta attributed the crash to tyre burst and speeding. 

Mr Ogunyemi who said the rescue team arrived the scene about ten minutes later pointed out that the female toddler died on the spot while the 6-year-old girl and another adult female died later at a private hospital in Sagamu where they were taken to from the scene of the crash. 

The Corps Commander of TRACE also explained that 2 other persons were injured in another serious crash which occurred about an hour later along the same road corridor. 

He blamed the second accident on a motorcyclist who reportedly rode against the traffic and caused the crash involving a car with registration number LSR 324 FK and another bus marked SMK 971 XS adding that the injured victims were rushed to the hospital by residents of the community. 

While commiserating with the families of the deceased travelers, Mr Ogunyemi also counseled motorists to pay attention to the state of their vehicles and ensure adequate gauge of their tyres’ pressure before embarking on any journey. 

He also cautioned road users against speeding, especially when passing through diversions or construction zones.

Oluremi Olugbenro