Skip to main content

Tollgate is a death trap and really need urgent attention

Many Nigerians have lost their lives in ghastly accidents, which occurred at the Sango Ota tollgate end of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State, DEJI LAMBO writes

Ogun statesssss is one of the states in the country that are very prone to road accidents. According to a statistical report released by the Director of Traffic Planning, Research and Statistics, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Ajayi, a total number of 527 road accidents, involving 356 commercial vehicles, 215 trucks, 134 private cars, 93 private buses, 32 motorcycles and five tricycles were recorded in the state. The accidents resulted in the deaths of no fewer than 163 persons.



Stressing that these accidents occurred in Ogun State between January and September 2019, which is a period of nine months. Ajayi said, “49.18 per cent of the road accidents were caused by excessive speed; 21.09 per cent by dangerous driving; 10.38 per cent by bad tyres; 4.16 per cent by driving against traffic and 15.19 per cent by other factors.”

The deplorable state of the roads is partly responsible for the increasing rate of road mishaps in the state, especially when one considers that some of the accidents recorded within and beyond the period reported occurred around the Sango Ota tollgate in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

Investigation by our correspondent showed that the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway, particularly the area around the tollgate, is in dire need of rehabilitation.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

SANGO OTA, THE PALMS SHOPPING MALL TOLLGATE IS BACK

Do you remember the iconic Palms Shopping Mall at Tollgate Ota?  The wait is finally over as the massive shopping destination returns bigger, better, and fully transformed! Introducing SINOMART — a world-class Chinese retail superstore set to redefine shopping in Ogun State with over 10,000 SQM of everything you need under one roof. From fashion, electronics, beauty products, household items, groceries, gadgets, lifestyle essentials and more — Sinomart promises a fresh shopping experience without the stress of traveling to Lagos. 📍 Location: Palms Shopping Mall, Tollgate Ota, Ogun State 📅 Grand Opening: 29th May 2026 Residents of Tollgate Ota, Sango, Ifo, Ijoko, Dalemo, Iyesi, Abeokuta and surrounding areas are already counting down to what could become one of the biggest retail openings in Ogun State this year. The new era of shopping in Ota is almost here!  #OtaGossip #SangoOta #OgunState #Sinomart #OgunUpdate
Post a Comment
Read more

OLOFIN OF ADO-ODO PALACE CLARIFIES LADI ADEBUTU’S VISIT TO OLOTA, SAYS MEETING DID NOT REPRESENT ALL AWORI OBAS

OLOFIN OF ADO-ODO PALACE CLARIFIES LADI ADEBUTU’S VISIT TO OLOTA, SAYS MEETING DID NOT REPRESENT ALL AWORI OBAS The Palace of the Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo has clarified the recent visit of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, to the Palace of the Olota of Ota, reportedly in connection with an “Awori Obas Forum.” In a statement signed by Chief Kazeem Akinsola Nasir, Ìríjú Oba of Ado-Odo and Secretary to the Palace, the palace said the gathering should not be interpreted as representing all Awori traditional rulers in Ogun State. The statement noted that while Ota remains an important Awori town, the gathering appeared to involve traditional rulers mainly from the Ota and Igbesa axis. The Palace further stated that there is currently no legally recognised Awori Traditional Council or Awori Council of Obas in Ogun State with statutory authority to speak on behalf of all Awori monarchs across the state. It also emphasised the distinct traditional position of the ...
Post a Comment
Read more

SO-SAFE CORPS SMASHES DIESEL THEFT SYNDICATE IN ILARO, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS

Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in the theft and illegal purchase of diesel meant for a road construction project along Sokoto Road, Idogo, in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area. According to the Corps, the operation followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance after reports emerged that diesel allocated for the road project was being diverted and sold to a criminal network. Acting on credible intelligence, officers laid an ambush and intercepted the suspects after a dramatic chase. Their vehicle reportedly suffered a tyre burst while attempting to escape, leading to their arrest. Suspects Arrested:  1. Gbolahan Ayobami (27) – Grader operato 2. Adedamola Ayomide (29) – Driver 3. Ajibose Ayobami (20) – Loader The suspects allegedly confessed to carrying out the illegal operation several times within the past month. The Items Recovered: One Mazda v...
Post a Comment
Read more