Governor mourns as four School Children, adults k!lled in ghastly motor accident
Osogbo, Jan. 16, 2024 (NAN) Seven persons lost their lives in an accident on Osogbo-Ilobu highway on Tuesday, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command.
The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamaisia, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Osogbo, that the accident involved a blue Mazda commercial bus and a tricycle.
Benamaisia said it occurred at 9:10 a.m, around WORDIF area, close to Lameco junction on Ring Road Bypass.
He said that eight persons — four male adults and four children — were involved in the accident.
The sector commander said that four persons died on the spot.
“Three passengers later died at the Osun Teaching Hospital where they were rushed to.
“We only have one survivor out of the eight persons involved in the accident,” Benamaisia said.
He blamed the accident on excessive speeding leading to burst tyre and loss of control.
“The vehicles and the motorcycle involved have been taken to Dugbe Police Station, while the dead bodies were taken to Osun State Teaching Hospital,” he said.
Benamaisia advised motorists to obey traffic regulations and avoid endangering their lives and those of other passengers (NAN)
The State government also reacted to the accident.
In a statement made available by Olawale Rasheed, his spokesman, on Tuesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke revealed that he was deeply hurt by the news of the deaths from the fatal accident.
Adeleke who expressed deep pain at the disturbing event, conveyed the heartfelt sympathy of the government and the people of the state to the families of those affected by the incident.
He also reiterated the call on road users to exercise caution and adhere strictly to safety guidance on roads.
The statement read, “I am distraught to hear about the terrible accident that resulted in the death of five people in Osogbo due to a fatal accident while five other people sustained injuries of varying degrees. It is really painful for me, and I want to use this avenue to commiserate with the families of the deceased.
“The State Government under me will work with relevant authorities to make our road more safer for road users.
“I commend the state’s emergency service for the swiftness in responding to mishap as the current incident. I declare the willingness of this administration to continue to pursue efforts to guide against an experience like this.
“It is my prayer that God Almighty repose their souls and give their loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable losses occasioned by their death. As a government, we will give the needed support to the injured and pray for their quick recoveries
