The Ogun State Police Command says it remains committed in responding swiftly to distress calls.
A fatal motor and motorcycle accident occured at about 0450hrs on the 4th of September, 2024,in front of Islamic Primary School at Iju Ota, resulting in the death of the motorcyclist Benjamin Adekanmi The Ogun State Police Command said it thoroughly investigated the cause of the accident contrary to a negative narrative on the incident on social media .
The accident involved a Ford bus with registration number SMK 63YC driven by one Ndidi Honest and a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number KNN691WG the identity of the rider was given as Benjamin Adekanmi now late.
Ndidi Honest reported the accident to the police which formed the basis on which the police conducted its investigation. According to the account provided by the bus driver, Ndidi Honest, there was an ongoing drainage construction at the scene of the accident.
It was reported that the motorcyclist,travelling at high speed, lost control while attempting to manoeuvre a heap of sand, leading to a collision with the bus. This resulted in severe head injury and a broken leg for the cyclist, ultimately causing his death.
Ndidi Honest, reported the accident at the Iju Police post. A detective was assigned to the bus driver who accompanied him to the scene to assess the situation. The injured motorcyclist was also rushed to General Hospital Ota for medical attention, but was pronounced dead upon arrival by the doctors on duty.
His remains were subsequently released to his family for burial rites.
The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it prioritizes the well-being and safety of its citizens and has done this rebuttal to correct the misleading information on the social space.