The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of four passengers in a lone accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday, disclosed that several other passengers sustained injuries in the accident, which occurred on Sunday night at the Alapako area in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.
According to Odutola, the accident involved a Toyota Hiace with registration number FKJ 570 YE and was allegedly caused by a punctured tyre, leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
“As a result of the impact, four persons, including the driver, were observed lifeless on the spot, while nine other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The bus was severely damaged due to the crash,” the statement read.
The police further stated that officers were deployed to the scene to manage traffic, control onlookers, and document the incident.
“Police presence was visible assisting in traffic control, easing human congestion and spectators, as well as conducting on-scene video capturing and documentation.”
Emergency responders quickly evacuated the injured victims to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara, for an autopsy.
The Ogun State Police Command has since urged motorists to prioritize vehicle maintenance and adhere to road safety regulations to prevent avoidable accidents on the highways.
