Two individuals misplaced their lives in a a number of motor/pedestrian accident at Soka Junction, on the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway on Saturday.
It was learnt that in the course of the accident, a number of others sustained various levels of accidents.
The Oyo state Police command acknowledged that the accident concerned and broken a number of automobiles, together with a Toyota Venza and a BMW automotive, amongst others.
Oyo state Police command Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a press release on Sunday stated preliminary findings revealed that the accident was attributable to a white HOWO truck with registration quantity Gombe GEM696XE, pushed by one Abdullahi Bashiru.
He added that, “The motive force reportedly misplaced management of the car because of reckless driving and extreme pace, ramming into different automobiles and pedestrians.”
“The Oyo state Police Command is conscious of a tragic a number of motor/pedestrian accident that occurred at Soka Junction, Ibadan, alongside the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway on 4th April 2026 at about 2210hrs,” he stated.
“The command regrets to verify that two (2) individuals misplaced their lives, whereas a number of others sustained various levels of accidents. The accident additionally concerned and broken a number of automobiles, together with a Toyota Venza and a BMW automotive, amongst others.
“Preliminary findings reveal that the accident was attributable to a white HOWO truck with registration quantity Gombe GEM696XE, pushed by one Abdullahi Bashiru ‘m’. The motive force reportedly misplaced management of the car because of reckless driving and extreme pace, ramming into different automobiles and pedestrians,” Ayanlade added.
He acknowledged additional {that a} thorough investigation has commenced to determine the complete circumstances surrounding the incident and to make sure that justice is served and the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has commiserated with the households of the deceased and he prays for the short restoration of the injured victims.
Whereas stating that the Oyo state Police command stays dedicated to the safety of lives and property, he suggested motorists to train warning, adhere strictly to visitors rules and keep away from extreme pace to forestall useless lack of lives.
He then urged residents within the state to proceed to cooperate with safety businesses by offering well timed and helpful data.
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