Road accident claims lives of school children, 3 others
A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday at Sowo Village along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, claiming the lives of four people, including school children.
The crash, which occurred around 3 pm, involved a vehicle that reportedly rammed into the pupils while they were walking by the roadside.
Eyewitnesses said the incident triggered outrage in the area, with angry youths attempting to lynch the driver.
He was, however, rescued by security operatives who quickly intervened.
Confirming the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said efforts were immediately launched to manage the situation.
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He stated; “A tragic accident occurred at Sowo Village, claiming four lives, including school children. The road has been blocked, and police have been summoned to the scene.
“Efforts are underway to calm the situation and restore order. “Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”
In another update sent to our correspondent, Akinbiyi noted that the situation was brought under control with the intervention of sister security agencies.
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“The road has been reopened, thanks to the efforts of TRACE, the police and the Nigerian Army. Traffic is gradually flowing again, easing congestion.
“Their prompt intervention helped restore order and normalcy,” he said.
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