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.

A tragic accident claimed the lives of sixteen passengers on Tuesday when a Mazda bus went up in flames along Buhari Estate on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) spokesperson in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement, revealing that the accident occurred around 1 pm.

According to Okpe, the ill-fated Mazda bus, bearing registration number KJA 949 YJ, was traveling from Ibadan via Abeokuta to Ota when it was engulfed in fire, leading to an explosion.

“The fire outbreak in the vehicle was aggravated by a filled gas cylinder being transported in it, which eventually led to an explosion,” Okpe stated.

She disclosed that a total of 21 people were involved in the accident, with 16 confirmed dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun State, Akinwumi Fasakin, led his team to the crash scene for a rescue operation but expressed deep displeasure over the incident.

“The driver should have objected to carrying a cylinder filled with gas,” Fasakin was quoted as saying, stressing that highly flammable items should be transported with extreme caution and only in designated vehicles operated by trained drivers.

Okpe further advised motorists and passengers to always prioritize safety when using the roads to prevent such tragic occurrences.

The remains of the deceased have been evacuated, while survivors are receiving medical attention.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed circulating reports suggesting that retired Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, David Parradang, was kidnapped and murdered in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the command clarified that Parradang was found dead in his hotel room under circumstances currently under investigation.

According to the statement, the retired immigration chief checked into a hotel at Area 3 Junction, Abuja, around noon on March 3, 2025, after paying ₦22,000 for a one-night stay. Shortly after, a female visitor arrived at the hotel, whom Parradang directed the hotel staff to escort to his room. The woman reportedly left the premises around 4 p.m.

Authorities disclosed that Parradang remained in his room throughout the night, but around 4 a.m. the next day, a concerned military officer, who was a friend of the deceased, went to the hotel to check on him.

Upon arrival, the officer, accompanied by hotel staff, discovered Parradang unresponsive, seated in a chair. The management immediately alerted the Durumi Police Station, whose personnel arrived promptly to secure the scene and document the findings.

His body has since been transferred to the National Hospital for further examination, while the police continue their investigations.

The FCT Police Command further stated that hotel staff are fully cooperating with the probe and that efforts are underway to locate and question the female visitor.

The command urged the public to disregard unfounded reports and await official findings from the ongoing investigation.