Confusion as Four Pupils Returning From School Killed in Ogun Road Crash
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that a speeding vehicle has claimed the lives of four school children in Sowo Village, along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State.
OTN News further reports as gathered that a fast-moving vehicle veer off the road and plough into a group of pupils walking home from school around 3:00 p.m.
Eyewitnesses said the victims died on the spot, triggering outrage among villagers who immediately mobilised to block the busy highway in protest.
OTN News further gathered that the situation brought vehicular movement to a standstill, with motorists and commuters caught in gridlock that stretched for several kilometres.
Some travellers were said to have abandoned their vehicles and trekked long distances in search of alternative routes.
OTN News also learnt that an attempt by angry youths to lynch the driver of the vehicle was foiled by security operatives who arrived at the scene on time and whisked him away to safety.
However, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, who also confirmed the incident, describing it as “a deeply unfortunate occurrence.” said that a joint team of TRACE, the police, and the Nigerian Army was deployed to the area to restore normalcy.
“A tragic accident occurred at Sowo Village, claiming four lives, including schoolchildren. The road was blocked as a result, and security agencies were immediately summoned to manage the tension,” Akinbiyi stated.
“The road has now been reopened, and traffic is gradually easing. The timely intervention of the security agencies helped to calm the angry residents and ensure order was restored,” he said.
Subsequently,OTN News further learnt that the residents urged government to erect speed bumps and pedestrian crossing signs in the area to prevent a recurrence.
However, the bodies of the victims had been deposited in a nearby morgue, while the driver remains in police custody for further investigation.
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