14 persons were confirmed dead and others injured in an accident at the Ogunmakin stretch of the Lagos – Ibadan expressway when two trucks collided with each other.
The crash which occurred on Wednesday night involved a trailer bearing cows alongside 27 people atop the vehicle and another trailer with registration number XE 444 KTU.
According to Ndidi Frederick-Imo, Deputy Route Commander and AG Zonal Public Education Officer of the FRSC, 20 persons were injured and rescued alive while 10 others were confirmed dead at the Ifeoluwa hospital, Ogunmakin.
A similar accident which also occurred at the same Ogunmakin stretch of the Lagos – Ibadan expressway few hours later on Thursday morning left four persons dead and 10 others injured.
The Thursday crash involved a diesel tanker with PMS from Lagos, marked MKA 338 ZB and a luxury bus with registration number AAA 656 XN coming from Abuja.
Ndidi stated that rescue efforts were carried out by FRSC operatives and the Nigeria Police Force and 50 people were rescued.
The 10 injured passengers and the four that died in the accident were evacuated to Fakoya mortuary, Sagamu.
Ndidi said following the dangers associated with night journey, the FRSC’s Assistant Corps Marshal (Zone 2) Lagos, Nseobong Akpabio, has advised Nigerians to desist from embarking on night travels.
“We all know that night traveling is extremely dangerous and should not be encouraged by families and companies because night driving is fraught with more dangers than daytime driving due to poor visibility, drivers’ fatigue, and other associated human errors.
“The Assistant Corps Marshal, Nseobong C. Akpabio (MON) enjoins the motoring public to be more careful on the road as the latest crash was due to loss of control and over speeding.
“Drivers should ensure that their vehicles are in good working condition including brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals and any functioning lights.”
“We completely discourage all Nigerian from travelling at night irrespective of the emergency in view of its associated dangers /consequences.
“And all patrol teams have been briefed to carry out strict enforcement on all corridors and impound all non-road worthy vehicles and test drivers who are susceptible to driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs and anyone arrested should be prosecuted.”
“Fathers, Mothers, brothers, family members as well as companies and organisations should warn their relatives and staff not to embark on night journey as no amount of money or insurance can replace one’s life once lost,” Ndidi stated.
The crash which occurred on Wednesday night involved a trailer bearing cows alongside 27 people atop the vehicle and another trailer with registration number XE 444 KTU.
According to Ndidi Frederick-Imo, Deputy Route Commander and AG Zonal Public Education Officer of the FRSC, 20 persons were injured and rescued alive while 10 others were confirmed dead at the Ifeoluwa hospital, Ogunmakin.
A similar accident which also occurred at the same Ogunmakin stretch of the Lagos – Ibadan expressway few hours later on Thursday morning left four persons dead and 10 others injured.
The Thursday crash involved a diesel tanker with PMS from Lagos, marked MKA 338 ZB and a luxury bus with registration number AAA 656 XN coming from Abuja.
Ndidi stated that rescue efforts were carried out by FRSC operatives and the Nigeria Police Force and 50 people were rescued.
The 10 injured passengers and the four that died in the accident were evacuated to Fakoya mortuary, Sagamu.
Ndidi said following the dangers associated with night journey, the FRSC’s Assistant Corps Marshal (Zone 2) Lagos, Nseobong Akpabio, has advised Nigerians to desist from embarking on night travels.
“We all know that night traveling is extremely dangerous and should not be encouraged by families and companies because night driving is fraught with more dangers than daytime driving due to poor visibility, drivers’ fatigue, and other associated human errors.
“The Assistant Corps Marshal, Nseobong C. Akpabio (MON) enjoins the motoring public to be more careful on the road as the latest crash was due to loss of control and over speeding.
“Drivers should ensure that their vehicles are in good working condition including brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals and any functioning lights.”
“We completely discourage all Nigerian from travelling at night irrespective of the emergency in view of its associated dangers /consequences.
“And all patrol teams have been briefed to carry out strict enforcement on all corridors and impound all non-road worthy vehicles and test drivers who are susceptible to driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs and anyone arrested should be prosecuted.”
“Fathers, Mothers, brothers, family members as well as companies and organisations should warn their relatives and staff not to embark on night journey as no amount of money or insurance can replace one’s life once lost,” Ndidi stated.
