Three people have lost their lives and one person is fighting for life after a crash involving a Lexus jeep and a motorcycle on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, May 3, around 1:04 p.m., in the Oniworo area.
Details of the Accident
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, eight adult men were involved in the crash. The vehicles included a blue Lexus jeep with registration number GGE 18 JV and a black Boxer motorcycle without a registration number. The FRSC spokesperson confirmed that three victims died on the spot, while another sustained injuries.
The bodies of the deceased were taken to a morgue in Opara, and the injured victim was rushed to a hospital in Ogere for treatment. The agency attributed the crash to overspeeding and a burst tyre.
Road Cleared for Traffic
Officials confirmed that the road has been cleared to allow free movement of traffic. The damaged vehicles were moved to a police station for further investigation. The FRSC expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and advised drivers to obey speed limits and check their tyres before travelling.
Related Crashes on the Same Expressway
In a related development, a Nigerian woman who recently returned from the United Kingdom died in a fatal road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while travelling to a wedding in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The accident involved a Toyota Camry and a truck around 6 p.m. on March 23, 2026, leaving one passenger dead and two others injured.
Additionally, five members of the same family lost their lives in a road accident along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway in Yobe State on March 25. The victims, all from Potiskum LGA, were travelling when the crash occurred, and three other passengers sustained injuries.
ECWA Church Leaders Die in Bauchi Crash
Three members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) died in a tragic road accident in Bauchi State while returning from an evangelistic outreach mission in Taraba State. The victims included former ECWA Women Fellowship leader Deborah Bonat. They were among 14 passengers travelling in a bus that crashed near the Lariski area.
The FRSC continues to urge motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies.
