An Ogun monarch tragically loses his life after being fatally crushed by a truck while inside a commercial tricycle.
The Oba’s life came to a tragic end when a truck bearing the registration number EPE 252 XF crushed him while he was attempting to disembark from the tricycle. The incident was verified by Florence Okpe, the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun.
Although she had been informed about the accident, Okpe stated that she was yet to receive a comprehensive briefing from the FRSC in Ota Unit. Following the mishap, the monarch’s body was taken to the General Hospital in Ota, and the truck was cleared from the road by police officers.
Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, also confirmed the unfortunate occurrence, mentioning that his officer had been apprised of the fatal accident.
The spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi also confirmed the incident.
Akinbiyi said his officer had been briefed over the fatal accident.
“Yes, it is true. There was an accident in the area today and it recorded a casualty,” he said.
“Corps Commander and Chief Executive Officer of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency commiserates with the Kabiyesi’s family and entire inhabitants of the community,” he added.
A first-class Oba in Ogun West, who confirmed the incident to newsmen expressed sadness over why the monarch decided to commute in a tricycle instead of a personal car.
There are speculations that Oba Bankole might have parked his car due to the hike in the pump price of petrol.
