The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of four passengers in a lone accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
In a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, disclosed that the accident occurred on Sunday night in the Alapako area of the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. She added that several other passengers sustained injuries.
The crash involved a Toyota Hiace with registration number FKJ570YE and was reportedly caused by a tyre blowout, which led 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,” Odutola stated.
She further noted that police officers were present at the scene to manage traffic, control crowds, and document the incident.
“The injured victims were immediately evacuated to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara, for autopsy,” the police added.
The Command has urged motorists to prioritize vehicle maintenance and adhere to traffic safety regulations to prevent similar incidents.
