A Mercedes Benz jeep was involved in a single accident at the Fatgbems bus stop on the Lagos-Ibadan motorway on Sunday night, which is said to have claimed the lives of five people.
The Ogun Police Command Spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, verified the event in a statement on Monday.
Odutola clarified that the driver of the Mercedes Benz was at fault for the collision, which happened at approximately 11:30 p.m.
“The accident occurred when the driver of the Mercedes Benz, going towards Mowe direction, suddenly lost control, hit the culvert, somersaulted and turned to the opposite direction.
“Three men and two women inside the vehicle were confirmed dead, while one person sustained injuries,” she said.
According to Odutola, the deceased were placed in the mortuary of Real Divine Hospital in Ibafo, while the injured person was transported to AZ Carezone Hospital.
The victims’ relatives have been contacted, she said. The police spokesperson cautioned drivers to drive carefully at all times.