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Two Dead, Four Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crashes

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1 year ago

January 26, 2025

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Horrific accidents on the Long Bridge and Sagamu corridors of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have claimed the lives of two people, including a 45-year-old man and an unidentified female passenger, leaving four others injured.

The Ogun State Police Command disclosed on Saturday evening that the separate accidents occurred on Friday afternoon.

According to the command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, a Volkswagen bus with registration number LSR 793 YF, carrying 14 passengers, was travelling toward Ibadan when one of its front tyres suddenly burst while on the Long Bridge.

In a desperate attempt to regain control, the driver lost command of the steering, causing the bus to swerve violently, crash into the road median, and somersault multiple times.

Odutola reported that an unidentified female passenger tragically died on the spot, while three women and one man sustained varying degrees of injuries. They were rushed to A-Z Private Hospital in Magboro for urgent medical attention.

Two dead, four injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crashes
Two dead, four injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crashes
She said, “Traffic personnel from the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) arrived at the scene, conducted thorough assessments, took photographs, and sketched the accident site. The deceased was respectfully removed, and her body deposited at the Real Divine Mortuary in Ibafo for an autopsy.

“The wrecked bus was promptly cleared to prevent further obstruction and transported to the station for inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Office.”

Similarly, on the Sagamu corridor near the En-Salam Filling Station on the expressway, a fatal motor accident claimed the life of a 42-year-old passenger, Saka Alaigbade, who was trapped in the wreckage.

The command reported that the accident involved a Volvo truck, with registration number FZE 2350 G and loaded with goods, and a Cabstar pickup van, with registration number AGL 904 AP.

Both vehicles were reportedly travelling from Lagos State towards Ibadan when the driver of the pickup van, identified as Tope Kolawole of Balogun Quarters, Owode-Egba, Ogun State, lost control.

In a devastating turn of events, the pickup van rammed into the rear of the truck, severely damaging the smaller vehicle, which trapped Saka in the wreckage.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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22 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.