Ogun: One killed, another injured in Ago-Iwoye fatal road accident
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a fatal road accident that claimed one life and left another injured along Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ago-Iwoye.
According to a statement signed on Friday by CSP Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, the accident occurred on March 19, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. near Bukky’s Court Area.
A green and white lorry loaded with timber, with registration number LAGOS BS 385 KJA, was involved in the accident.
The vehicle was driven by 71-year-old Wakilu Tanfeku of Oke Alafia Street, Ijebu-Igbo. The lorry collided with an unidentified Bajaj motorcycle carrying two male passengers.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcycle, traveling in the same direction as the lorry, attempted to overtake from the driver’s side. The rider lost control, causing the motorcycle to crash.
One of the passengers, identified as 22-year-old Kabiru from Awa Ijebu, sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot. The second passenger, Ayomide Oyadele, 21, of No. 5 Itunla Street, Awa Ijebu, suffered facial and leg injuries and was rushed to Love and Care Hospital for treatment.
Upon receiving the report, officers from the Motor Traffic Division swiftly arrived at the scene to manage traffic and begin investigations. The deceased’s body has been transferred to the Ijebu-Ode General Hospital morgue for an autopsy, while authorities are working to recover the lorry for inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).
Affirming that further updates will be provided as investigations continue, the police urged motorists to exercise caution while overtaking, and to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
