Passenger dies, others injured in Ogun road accident

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Passenger dies, others injured in Ogun road accident

A 22-year-old passenger identified as Mariam Taiwo has been reported dead and two others injured in a road accident that happened along the Sagamu, Ogijo road, Ogun State.

The accident occurred at about 3:40 pm on Sunday.

It was gathered that the lone crash, which involved an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep with the registration number KRD 858 JR, driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris, took place near Network Hotel in Sotubo, Ogun State.

The Police PRO, Omolola Odutola said that the driver lost control of the steering and veered off the main road, causing the jeep to flip into the bush.

According to Odutola, the DPO of the Sotubo division, on getting the report, swiftly arrived at the scene.

She stated that Mariam was taken to OOSUTH Sagamu, where she was confirmed dead, while the other injured victims, Sikiru Musibau, age 26 and 22-year-old Damilola Olajuwon, who suffered severe head injuries, were promptly taken to Awal Hospital in Sotubo for urgent medical attention.

She said, “The incident took place near the Network Hotel in Sotubo, Ogun State, and involved an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep with the registration number KRD 858 JR, driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris, who was travelling from Sagamu towards Ogijo Road with three passengers.

“As the vehicle reached the specified location, the driver lost control of the steering and veered off the main road, causing the jeep to flip into the bushes.

“Two passengers, 26-year-old Sikiru Musibau and 22-year-old Damilola Olajuwon, suffered serious head injuries and were promptly taken to Awal Hospital in Sotubo for medical attention.

“In contrast, 22-year-old Mariam Taiwo was found dead at the scene and her body was transported to OOSUTH Sagamu, where the attending doctor confirmed her death.”

Odutola, while stating that the corpse had been preserved for further examination and autopsy, added that further investigations were underway to unravel incidents surrounding the death.