The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal has commiserated with the families affected following the fatal accident which according to the Police report claimed 16 lives along Ojoo- Agboowo-Iwo road axis of Ibadan.
Lawal stressed that the state will continue to collaborate with relevant stakekolders to minimize the recurrence of such incidence on our roads.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, top officials of the Ministry of Health have been mobilized to evaluate the condition of the victims, while government waits for their reports.
The Statement further noted that 16 survivors among which are 5 females, 11 males out of which 5 of them are children were taken to a private facility in Agbowo, Ibadan.
“It is with a heavy heart that we address the devastating incident that has grief-stricken our community.
“We extend our sincerest condolences to the families affected by this tragic event.”
Ina similar development, the Acting Governor is coordinating activities of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYRTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other relevant stakeholders in order to avoid such unfortunate incidence in the future.
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