3 feared dead in Osun accident

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

Three people have reportedly died in an accident that occurred in Ikirun, Ifelodun local government of Osun State.

Findings showed that the accident occurred around 8:30 pm, Monday, along the Ikirun-Osogbo expressway.

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kehinde Adeleke, confirmed the incident, describing it as ‘fatal.’

She explained that the accident involved a Lexus 350 car with the Registration number Lagos SMK 17 JK and an unregistered trailer.

She said, “The accident claimed three lives on the spot. It was as a result of reckless driving and over-speeding of the driver of the said trailer who took to his heel immediately after the incident.”

Adeleke explained that the victims had been taken to the morgue.

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