Five Killed in Lone Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A lone accident involving a Mercedes Benz jeep at Fatgbems bus stop along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway claimed the lives of five individuals on Sunday night. The Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, attributing the crash to reckless driving by the vehicle’s driver. According to Odutola, the accident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a culvert, somersaulted, and ended up in the opposite lane. “Three men and two women inside the vehicle were confirmed dead, while one person sustained injuries,” she said. The injured victim was rushed to AZ Carezone Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the morgue at Real Divine Hospital, Ibafo. Family members of the victims have been notified. Odutola urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to safe driving practices to prevent similar tragedies.