News
Five dead in lone accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Five people have tragically lost their lives in a fatal accident involving a Mercedes Benz jeep on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, near Fatgbems bus stop, on Sunday night.
CSP Omolola Odutola, spokesperson for the Ogun Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
The crash, which occurred around 11:30 p.m., was reportedly caused by reckless driving.
According to Odutola, the driver of the Mercedes Benz, traveling towards the Mowe direction, suddenly lost control of the vehicle.
It hit a culvert, somersaulted, and veered into the opposite direction.
“Three men and two women in the vehicle were confirmed dead, while one person sustained injuries,” she said.
ALSO READ : UK prime minister Starmer congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump ahead of inauguration
The injured victim was immediately taken to AZ Carezone Hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were deposited at Real Divine Hospital’s morgue in Ibafo.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the families of the victims have been notified.
Odutola also took the opportunity to urge all motorists to exercise caution and drive responsibly on the roads.
-
Football6 days agoArgentine presenter Florencia Peña resigns after false on-air report about Lionel Messi’s father
-
Business7 days agoAward-winning Mitsubishi L200 gets anniversary price cut in Nigerian market
-
Latest6 days agoSex video leak sparks disciplinary action as FUOYE suspends two students
-
Business6 days agoThe CBN’s Exposure Draft on Holding Companies of Banks: Matters Arising
-
Football1 week agoAfrican Teams Show Resilience on FIFA World Cup 2026 Matchday One
-
Comments and Issues6 days agoEkiti 2026: Will INEC redeem self or slide further?
-
Latest6 days agoTinubu Grants Customs Boss Adeniyi Final Six-Month Extension to Oversee Single Window Project, Succession
-
Football6 days agoWorld Cup group stage heats up as Germany face Ivory Coast, Netherlands meet Sweden in crucial fixtures