….warns against putting unfit vehicles on the road
By Samuel Awoyinfa, Ota
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has condoled families of those who lost their lives in a road accident at Tollgate, along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Ota, on Tuesday February 17, 2026.
The Governor spoke on Wednesday through his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele during a visit to the tragic motor accident scene, in company with the Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Chairman, Wasiu Lawal, Olota of Ota, Oba Abdukabir Adeyemi Obalanlege among others.
Recall six persons lost their lives while three others suffered varying degrees of injuries during the incident which occurred at about 0932hrs.
The deputy governor said Governor Abiodun has expressed profound sorrow and regret over the tragic incident, describing the incident as a “profound tragedy” and has extended condolences to the families of the deceased.
“I, on behalf of Governor Abiodun, sympathize with all families of the deceased over the tragic death of our people.”
She prayed for the repose of their souls, healing and quick recovery of those hospitalised, but also warned vehicle owners and drivers against driving mechanical imbalance vehicles on the road.
She directed the traffic management – TRACE, FRSC, security agencies and unions to collaborate and proffer solutions to prevent such ugly incident from occuring in the future.
On his part, Olota of Olota, Oba (Prof) Adeyemi Obalanlege has ordered the roadside traders evacuated off the expressway, noting that anyone caught flaunting this order will be made to face the consequences.
The monarch also urged all security agencies within Ado-Odo/Ota not to relent from their joint patrol exercises to enhance both security and safety rules and regulations.
The visit has in attendance TRACE personnel, led by Ogun West Zonal Commander, Cdr Adekunle Ajibade; Ota Divisional Commander, Cdr Hammed Salau; Ota Head of Operations, Cdr Adekunle Awonowo; and Navy Music Ota led by Commanding Officer, CO AA Sanni.
Others are FRSC Ota Unit Commander, Wasiu Ogunmefun, Police officers, So-Safe, NSCDC and Environment Health officials.
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