Pedestrian dies after tricycle accident along Ikorodu Road 

CITIZENS COMPASS – A yet-to-be-identified pedestrian has reportedly lost her life after being hit by a tricycle along the Ogijo/Ita-Oluwo/Ikorodu Road in the Sagamu Local Government area of Ogun State.

The accident occurred on Saturday, at about 8:10 AM in the Ile-Oba area.

It was gathered that the tricyclist was journeying enroute Ogijo main park while the pedestrian was attempting to cross the road unfortunately she was hit by the tricycle.

Sympathisers were said to have rallied round and rushed her to the hospital where she gave up the ghost.

Spokesperson, Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the accident in a statement, said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ogijo, was investigating the accident.

“The Divisional Police Officer, Ogijo, is investigating a fatal road accident that occurred on the 1st of February ,2025, at about 8:10 AM in the Ile-Oba area along the Ogijo/Ita-Oluwo/Ikorodu Road. The incident involved a TVS tricycle with license plate number Lagos BDG 561QN, driven by 21-year-old Usman Abdullahi, and a female pedestrian whose identity remains unknown.

“Preliminary reports indicate that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the road when the tricycle, en route to the Ogijo main park, struck her. As a result, she sustained severe head injuries and was immediately rushed to Omowunmi Hospital in Kusela, Ogijo, for urgent medical attention.

“Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment.

“Police officers who were first responders have taken swift action to secure the accident scene, conduct measurements, and gather photographic evidence. The tricycle wreckage has been impounded at the police station for further inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO). The driver, Usman Abdullahi, is currently in police custody as investigations continue.

“Efforts are ongoing to transfer the deceased’s body to the morgue for preservation and an autopsy.

“Motor traffic department has further warned road users to adhere to driving rules and avoid needless fatal crashes as the Command implores anyone with relevant information about the victim’s identity to come forward.

“The public is reminded to exercise caution on the roads, especially in high-traffic areas, to prevent further tragedies. More updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”

In a related development, one person was reported dead while five others were injured along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Odutola also confirmed this in a statement, “The Sagamu Divisional Police headquarters has reported a fatal motor accident that occurred on February 1, 2025, at about 9:00 AM before Redemption Camp along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, Mowe.

“The accident involved a Mack 40-ft container truck with registration number T-24572 LA, driven by Mr. Sanni Saifullahi of AY and Rolly’s Ventures, Magodo, Lagos, and a Toyota Sienna vehicle with registration number FST 525 YJ, driven by Mr. Sunday Okpe of Miracle Ultima International Ltd.

“According to preliminary investigations, the Toyota Sienna was en route from Osun State to Lagos, carrying seven passengers. The driver reportedly lost control of the steering and crashed into the rear of the container truck. The impact led to the tragic death of a passenger, Ms. Miracle Chibuzor of Miracle Ultima International Ltd, who was seated in the front. Five other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and were promptly transported by motor traffic police to Famobis Hospital, Lotto, Mowe, for medical treatment.

“The deceased’s body has been evacuated to Idera Morgue for an autopsy and official death certification by medical practitioners. Meanwhile, traffic police visited the scene to clear congestion and prevent further accidents caused by onlookers. The wreckage of the vehicles involved in the accident have been towed to the Sagamu Police Station for safekeeping and inspection by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).

“It has been observed that drivers drive with reckless abandon in disregard for the lives of their passengers but only hurry to complete a circle of financial returns for the day, as a friendly force, the Ogun State Police Command urge drivers to maintain safe distances from heavy-duty vehicles and exercise caution while driving to prevent avoidable accidents. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as necessary.”