A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of four people, including schoolchildren, at Sowo Village along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State on Wednesday afternoon.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 3 pm when a vehicle veered off course and rammed into pupils who were walking by the roadside while returning from school.
The fatal accident sparked immediate outrage among local villagers, who staged protests by blocking the expressway, significantly disrupting vehicular movement in the area.
Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), confirmed the incident to BenriNews. He stated: "A tragic accident occurred at Sowo Village, claiming four lives, including school children. The road has been blocked, and police have been summoned to the scene."
Akinbiyi further explained that normalcy has since been restored following collaborative efforts between security agencies. "The road has been reopened, thanks to the efforts of TRACE, the police and the Nigerian Army. Traffic is gradually flowing again, easing congestion," he added.
This incident adds to growing concerns about road safety in Ogun State, particularly regarding the protection of pedestrians, especially schoolchildren, along major highways.
Authorities have yet to release details about the driver involved or the specific circumstances that led to the vehicle losing control.
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