Tragic road accident claims 1 life, leaves 2 injured in Ogun

A tragic road accident along the Sagamu-Ogijo road in Ogun State on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a 22-year-old woman, Mariam Taiwo, leaving two others critically injured.

The accident, which occurred at about 3:40 pm near Network Hotel in Sotubo, involved a lone crash with an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep bearing registration number KRD 858 JR.

The vehicle was reportedly driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris, who lost control of the steering wheel. This caused the car to veer off the road and overturn into the bush.

The swift response of law enforcement was commendable, as Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the DPO of the Sotubo division quickly arrived at the scene upon receiving the report.

Unfortunately, Mariam Taiwo succumbed to her injuries despite being rushed to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOSUTH) in Sagamu.

Two other victims of the accident, 26-year-old Sikiru Musibau and 22-year-old Damilola Olajuwon, sustained severe head injuries.

They were immediately taken to Awal Hospital in Sotubo, where they are currently receiving treatment.

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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.