One dead, several injured in tragic Ogun road accident

A 22-year-old woman, Mariam Taiwo, has tragically lost her life, while two others were injured in a road accident along the Sagamu-Ogijo road, Ogun State, on Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 3:40 pm near Network Hotel in Sotubo.

According to reports, the accident involved a lone crash with an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep (registration number KRD 858 JR), driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris.

The driver reportedly lost control of the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and flip into the bush.

Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the DPO of the Sotubo division arrived at the scene promptly after receiving the report.

Despite efforts to save her, Mariam Taiwo was confirmed dead at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOSUTH) in Sagamu.

Two other victims, 26-year-old Sikiru Musibau and 22-year-old Damilola Olajuwon, sustained severe head injuries and were rushed to Awal Hospital in Sotubo for treatment.

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