Ondo FRSC returns cash, motorcycle recovered from crash scene to victims’ families

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ondo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has handed over N101,170 and a motorcycle recovered from a fatal hit-and-run accident to families of the deceased victims.

The Sector Commander, Samuel Ibitoye, presented the items on Friday in Akure, describing the move as part of the corps’ commitment to transparency, disclosing that he accident occurred on January 5 at about 5:40 a.m. along Ijoka Road and lead to the death of a rider and his passenger.

“Our rescue team moved the victims to the state hospital morgue, and at the scene, we recovered a motorcycle and the sum of N101,170,” he said.

“Today, we are handing over the motorcycle to the rider’s relatives and the money to the children of the deceased passenger,” he added.

The FRSC boss further noted that the gesture was aimed at demonstrating accountability, noting that every item recovered from crash scenes will be preserved and returned to rightful owners.

“As an organisation, we are committed to protecting lives and property. Even the smallest item recovered from an accident scene must be accounted for,” Ibitoye disclosed.

He equally urged motorists, especially drivers of articulated vehicles, to exercise patience, maintain their vehicles, and show consideration for other road users to prevent avoidable tragedies.

In separate remarks, relatives of the victims commended the corps for its honesty, with Aderonke Akinyike, daughter of the deceased passenger, confirming that the money was returned intact, while the rider’s family also appreciated the return of the motorcycle without any cost.