10 die, 14 injured in Ogun auto crashes

The scene of the incident.

NO fewer than 10 persons died, while 14 others sustained injuries in two separate accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Ogun State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ahmed Umar, said in a statement in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

According to the statement, the first crash occurred at about 1425 hours on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around Fidiwo area of Ogunmakin.

“A total of 18 persons were involved and all-male adults, 13 persons were injured, while four people burnt beyond recognition were recorded from the road traffic crash.”

The suspected causes of the crash, according to FRSC, were speed, tyre burst and loss of control, saying the vehicle somersaulted and wentup in flame.

“The injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere and some to Idera Hospital, Ssgamu,” he said.

The second crash, which involved a Toyota Previa with number plate, LRG 165 AA, occurred at about 1755 hours around Kara turning on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The statement read: “The FRSC rescue team in Mowe unit command carried out a rescue operation on Lagos-Ibadan expressway around Kara turning.

“The crash occurred at about 1755 hours. One vehicle was involved with number plate, LRG165AA, a Toyota Previa. A total number of 08 persons were involved, which comprise six female adults and two male adults.

“Number of people injured were one female adult and the number killed were six— five female adults and one male adult.

“The injured victim was taken to Redeemed hospital for, while the dead bodies were deposited at Idera Hospital morgue, Sagamu.” 

The suspected cause of the crash was excessive speed, which led to the loss of control.

The Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun Corps Commander, Ahmed Umar, described the crash as an avoidable act and advised motorists to avoid excessive speed and dangerous driving, especially on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, which is still under construction.

Insecurity: Zamfara dethrones 2 emirs, one district head 

For allegedly aiding banditry in their respective emirates, Zamfara State government has sacked the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad, and Emir of Dansadau Sarkin Kudu, Alhaji Hussaini Umar.

The government also approved the immediate removal of the District Head of Birnin Tsaba in Zurmi Emirate, Alhaji Suleiman Danyabi.

Although details of development remained sketchy at press time, sources said the two emirs had been on suspension since 2021. 

“It was alleged that they were aiding banditry in their respective domain. In March 2021, the people of Zurmi marched to the palace and vandalised the palace,” a source said.

Ondo court remands suspected kid robbers nick-named Oyenusi, Anini, Osunbor, mothers

 An Akure Chief Magistrate's Court, sitting in Oke Eda, Ondo state has ordered the remand of four suspected kid robbers with nicknames— Oyenusi, Anini, Osunbor— and their mothers arrested on April 10, 2022.

They were arrested by the state security outfit code-named Amotekun for their serial involvement in robbing Point of Sales (PoS) operators in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.

It would be recalled that the suspected kid robbers confessed that they have taken part in more than 46 robbery operations.

The defendants include Ojo Sunday, 16, aka Oyenusi; Timilehin Femi, 13, aka Anini; Timilehin Ojo, 22, Omoniyi Ogundere 17, aka Osunbor, Ayodele Odeyemi, 18, Iyabo Femi 30 and Kehinde Ayodele, 36

The mothers of two of the defendants allegedly make charms to fortify them for operations and prevented their arrest by security agencies.

They were charged and arraigned on 13-count charges bordering on conspiracy, burglary and stealing.

The state prosecution led by Mr Oluwasegun Akeredolu informed the court that the defendants stole a mini PoS machine and other valuable items from one Mrs Grace Falaye.

The police prosecutor, Akeredolu, prayed for an order to remand them at the correctional centre, which was supported by an affidavit.

Counsel to the defendants, Benjamin Obilo, opposed the application by the prosecutor and urged the court to consider their ages.

The Chief Magistrate, Tope Aladejana, in his ruling, ordered the remand of all the defendants in Amotekun custody and adjourned the case till May 12, 2022.