Two persons have been confirmed dead in an accident that occurred on the Ikire-Ibadan expressway in Osun State.
Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Acting Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State, Medinat Akanbi, disclosed that the accident which occurred on Thursday resulted from speeding.
Akanbi said 17 persons were in the bus comprising 10 females and seven males.
13 die, 2 injured in Kogi accident
She said: “We were able to rescue 15 passengers with severe injuries and they were all taken to an undisclosed hospital.
“Some items recovered from the accident scene have been taken to the Nigeria Police Force, Ikire.”
She advised motorists to always use good tyres and avoid speeding to minimise crashes.
“The command will not hesitate to deal with road users not ready to adhere to safety ordinances on highways,” the FRSC Sector Commander added.
By Daniel Iworiso-Markson October 1, 2026 will be a remarkable day for Bayelsa State. While…
Workers in the Federal Unity Colleges have suspended their industrial action over the proposed concession…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has embraced Islam after reciting the Shahadah in Doha,…
Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has said every Nigerian should undergo military training to gain…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2026 Annual Report of the Executive Board.…
This website uses cookies.