The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered an immediate investigation into the Ota toll gate accident that claimed six lives on Tuesday.
The accident occurred around 9:32 a.m. and involved a white cap and green body Mack truck (registration EKY 913YH), a yellow Suzuki mini bus (registration SMK16YK), and a yellow TVS tricycle (number plate AAA 840QM).
A statement from Salau H.O of the Divisional TRACE Command, Ota, indicated that the truck driver was speeding recklessly before ramming into multiple vehicles, including the tricycle, and hitting pedestrians. The driver reportedly fled the scene, while the injured were taken to the State Hospital, Ota, and the presumed deceased were deposited at the State morgue in Ifo.
Governor Abiodun condemned the recklessness of truck drivers, describing the incident as painful and unacceptable. He extended condolences to the bereaved families, praying for strength and comfort for them during this difficult period. The governor also directed that anyone found culpable must face the full weight of the law and called for heightened vigilance and stricter traffic enforcement by the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps to prevent a recurrence along the busy corridor.
In a related development, the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Lawal Adewale Wasiu, visited the scene shortly after the accident alongside key local government officials, receiving briefings from security operatives coordinating rescue and control efforts. The chairman expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and reiterated the need for strict adherence to traffic regulations. He also cautioned against roadside trading and other risky activities that expose residents and commuters to avoidable danger, assuring that the council would collaborate closely with relevant agencies to strengthen safety compliance along the axis.
