Religion

Eid-el-Fitri: TRACE Pledges Seamless Emergency Services in Ogun

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By Olusegun Folarin  Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, has pledged twenty-four hours of emergency services across Ogun 18 major traffic corridors before, during and after the Eid El-Fitri celebration, in line with the operational guidelines of the Eid El-Fitri Special Continue Reading

Transportation

Stop Encroaching into Recovered Road Setbacks, Ogun Warns Transport Unions

Web News 14 January 2024 200 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned transport unions operating along the Lagos -Ibadan Expressway to stop encroaching into recovered road setbacks and converting them to illegal parks, especially around the Isheri and Kara axis of the road.  Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning when he led the Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Claims Three on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Web News 14 January 2024 303 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo  A fatal  accident between IVECO trucks with registration number AAB 414 ZY and a Cabster, ZUR 601 XY at Kara bridge inbound on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has claimed three lives According to a release by the public relations officer, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the hoodlums, […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Three Dead, Others Injured in Abeokuta-Sagamu Accident

Web News 18 June 2023 898 0

By Olajumoke Idowu  Three persons have been confirmed dead and two others were injured yesterday in an accident involving a car and a truck on the Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway in Ogun state. The Spokesperson of Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Mr Akinbiyi explained that the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Woman Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Web News 8 January 2023 597 0

One woman has been reportedly died and two others injured in an accident between two motorcycles at mobil petrol station, Fajol, Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the crash happened when the motorcycle conveying the woman, […]Continue Reading

Transportation

TRACE Boss Seeks Collaboration with Media on Road Safety

Web News 18 March 2022 554 0

There is a need for the media to collaborate with other relevant bodies to intensify road safety education and public enlightenment on attitudinal change to safety issues among road users.  The Corps Commander, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Mr Seni Ogunyemi made the call while receiving the new General Manager Of Radio […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Yuletide: Ogun Unveils Joint Taskforce For Traffic Management

Web News 16 December 2021 844 0

The Ogun State Government has inaugurated a Joint Task Force comprising the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Police, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO and the Ministry of Transportation, to maintain sanity on major roads within the state, for end-of-the-year traffic management operations. In a statement, the Public Education Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Reportedly Claims One In Abeokuta

Web News 4 August 2021 755 0

One person has reportedly died while another man sustained injury in a road crash involving a motorcycle and a sienna car along the Kobape – Kuto Abeokuta road.  Eyewitnesses told Radio Nigeria that the motorcyclist conveying two passengers was coming out of Toolu village, opposite Paramount FM, and negotiating his way to link the expressway […]Continue Reading

Environment News

Ogun Explosion Kills Nine People,Injures Two

Web News 17 June 2021 882 0

Nine people have been presumed dead while two persons sustained injury in a tanker explosion around odo seje,  Owode in Yewa South local government area of Ogun state.The Spokesman of Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the statement in Abeokuta said the accident involved a truck loaded with PMS, a […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Eid El Fitri: TRACE Deploys 650 Operatives, Warns Against Traffic Infractions

Web News 10 May 2021 482 0

Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, has deployed six hundred and fifty operatives, 35 patrol vehicles and 20 tow trucks across the traffic corridor to ensure safety on roads during the Eid el Fitr celebration. The TRACE Corps Commander and Chief Executive, Mr Seni Ogunyemi, in a statement in Abeokuta said the one-week […]Continue Reading

Crime

3 Die In Abeokuta Hit-And-Run Accident

Web News 27 March 2021 738 0

Three people have been presumed dead in a fatal crash that occurred along Abiola way, Olorunsogo, Abeokuta. The accident which occurred on Friday night involved a motorcycle and unidentified vehicle. The Spokesman of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta. Mr Akinbiyi who […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Accident Claims One In Ogun

Web News 9 March 2021 770 0

One person has been presumed dead in an accident that occurred at Obada oko along Abeokuta- Lagos expressway. The accident involved a truck marked KSF 209 XY. Witness who told journalists that two trucks were competing on the same lane, driving recklessly said one of the trucks lost control and rammed into a shop and […]Continue Reading

Transportation

We will work more on correctional measures – Ogun TRACE Boss

Web News 15 December 2020 1015 0

Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, says it has recorded a total of 774 road crashes across the state between January to November this year, resulting in 162 deaths, leaving 927 sustaining series of injures. The Corps Commander, Mr Seni Ogunyemi stated this while defending the Corps’ 2021 budget estimate before the members […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ogun Motorists Laud TRACE for Road Rehabilitation

Web News 9 December 2020 734 0

Motorists along Abeokuta Ibadan road have commended officers of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE for embarking on the rehabilitation of some potholes along the road with granite recovered from an accident vehicle. The uniformed officers from the state traffic management agency were seen with shovels and bags removing spilled granites to […]Continue Reading

Crime

4 Feared Dead In Ogun Accident

Web News 21 November 2020 693 0

Four people have been presumed dead in fatal crash that occurred in Ijebu Ode-Oru road. The accident involved a truck and a commercial bus. Witness told journalists that the truck which was heading towards Ijebu-Ode from Ibadan axis lost control and collided with the bus that was coming in the opposite direction. The witness claimed that […]Continue Reading

Crime

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

Web News 7 November 2020 670 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Crime

Four Dead, Five Injured In Sagamu-Ogijo Road Crash

Web News 13 October 2020 1284 0

Four persons died while five others sustained injury in a fatal crash that occurred along Sagamu- Ogijo road in Ogun State.  Spokesman of State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta. Mr. Akinbiyi said the crash, involving a truck, an unmarked motorcycle and a bus […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Woman, Granddaughter Killed in Ogun Crash

Web News 29 September 2020 665 0

An aged woman and her grandchild have been confirmed dead in a lone road crash that occurred at Falawo, Epe junction, in Sagamu local government area of Ogun state. Those who witnessed the crash recounted that a speeding car had lost control and somersaulted before hitting the woman and her granddaughter in front of their […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Bus Rams into Trailer Killing One, Injuring Others

Web News 17 September 2020 507 0

A chartered commercial bus from Lagos carrying crates of eggs has rammed into a stationary trailer along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway killing one person and injuring two others. A statement from the Ogun State Traffic Control and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, notes that the trailer axle problem was being fixed by the driver and the motor-boy at the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ogun Truck Drivers Accuse TRACE of Culpability in Colleague’s Death

Web News 19 August 2020 1010 0

A mob of truck drivers in Abeokuta have protested the alleged killing of their colleague during operation of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE.  The angry drivers, armed with sticks and other dangerous weapons reportedly stormed the Ibara Divisional Office of the Corps as well as that of the State Parking Management […]Continue Reading

Crime

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

Web News 5 August 2020 2227 0

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 […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Eid-El-Kabir: TRACE Ready to Ensure Free Flow of Traffic

Web News 27 July 2020 1286 0

Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, has promised to ensure effective traffic management, prompt rescue service on Ogun State traffic corridor during and after the Eid-el-kabir celebration. The TRACE Corps Commander, Mr Olaseni Ogunyemi who announced this in a statement in Abeokuta said the corps would also ensure strict adherence to Covid-19 Continue Reading

Crime

Man Tries to Kill Himself by Jumping into Ogun River

Web News 24 June 2020 759 0

... but he is rescued by TRACE Officer The Ogun State Police Command says a 35-year-old man, Fatai Oyedele who attempted suicide by jumping into Ogun River has been released to his family for proper medical attention.  The command’s spokesperson, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, who made this known to Radio Nigeria, said the man exhibited violent behaviour […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Ogun Traffic Agency Intercepts Truck Concealing 30 Youths

Web News 12 May 2020 804 0

A truck has been intercepted in Ogun State with 30 youths concealed among the baskets of pepper and other contents in the vehicle.  The truck with registration Kano XG172 KNG covered with tarpaulin was intercepted at Joju area of Sango in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.  The youths, suspected to be almajiris were discovered by […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Woman Burnt to Death as Truck Spills Petrol

Web News 10 May 2020 763 0

A woman has been burnt to death in a traffic accident involving three vehicles along Lagos-Ibadan express. Witness report quoted by the Ogun State Traffic Enforcement and Compliance Agency says the lady was a passer-by around the axis when the inferno from the accident burnt her. The report says the premium motors spirit, PMS, laden […]Continue Reading