Ota Toll Gate Tragedy: Abiodun Mourns Victims, Orders Full Investigation; Akinmade Reaffirms Commitment To Road Safety

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident at the Ota Toll Gate along the busy Sango–Ota corridor, which claimed seven lives and left two others critically injured.
The fatal crash, involving a trailer tanker reportedly affected by brake failure, resulted in the deaths of six men and one woman, while two additional victims — a male and a female — are currently receiving medical attention. In total, nine persons were involved in the incident.
Describing the development as painful and unacceptable, Governor Abiodun condemned the reckless driving habits of some truck operators plying the corridor, stressing that the loss of innocent lives due to preventable negligence is one too many.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for divine strength and comfort for them in this difficult time.
Akinmade conveyed the Governor’s directive for an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, emphasizing that anyone found culpable must face the full weight of the law.
According to the statement, Governor Abiodun also called for heightened vigilance and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations by the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, particularly along high-traffic routes such as the Sango–Ota axis.
The Governor reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Ogun State, noting that road safety remains a top priority of the government.
In a related development, the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Lawal Adewale Wasiu, visited the scene shortly after the incident alongside key local government officials, where he received briefings from security operatives coordinating rescue and control efforts.
The Chairman expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and stressed the need for strict adherence to traffic regulations. He also cautioned against roadside trading and other hazardous activities that expose residents and commuters to avoidable dangers, assuring that the council would collaborate closely with relevant agencies to strengthen safety compliance within the axis.
The Ogun State Government reaffirmed its resolve to intensify road safety enforcement measures and ensure that such a tragic incident does not recur.