CITIZENS COMPASS – One person was dead while six others were injured, yesterday, along the Abeokuta/Ibadan highway, near Ajobo Village, Ogun State.
The accident involved a Lexus ES 350 and a Zafira 1.8 Space Wagon, at about 14:30 hours.
Spokesperson, Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement.
She said eyewitnesses’ accounts indicate that the accident was caused by the reckless driving of the Lexus ES 350, driven by Abiodun Michael, 26 years, of Isolu, Funaab Road, Abeokuta, who was traveling inward Abeokuta from Ibadan.
“The Zafira car, driven by Popoola Ishola Kayode, 55 years old, of Olodo via Odeda, was coming from the opposite direction.
“While negotiating a sharp bend, the Lexus driver reportedly failed to slow down, lost control, and veered off his lane, colliding head-on with the Zafira car on the driver’s side. Tragically, Mr. Popoola Ishola Kayode died on the spot, while six of his passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“Immediately the matter was received, the DPO Odeda Division swiftly dispatched motor traffic police (motorpol) and patrol teams to the scene to rescue the victims and secure the area.
“Typically, the required response was made possible by the divisional police officer, such as
Medical Assistance: The injured victims were transported to General Hospital, Odeda, for urgent medical attention. Those with fractures were later transferred to FMC Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, for specialized treatment.
“The family of the deceased retrieved his body for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
“The vehicles involved have been towed to the station for safekeeping and forensic inspection.
“The driver of the Lexus car and his occupants fled the scene. The police are actively working to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
“The Ogun State Police Command urges anyone with relevant information regarding the whereabouts of the fleeing driver or any witnesses to the accident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
“The Command reaffirms its commitment to enforcing road safety regulations and ensuring that reckless drivers face the full weight of the law.”
She said her Command was investigating the accident.
