No fewer than eight people, including a pregnant woman, have reportedly their lives in a fatal road accident involving a Dangote truck which occurred on Wednesday evening in Akungba Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to information received, a Dangote truck carrying cement allegedly lost control and crashed into multiple roadside stores along the Owo–Akungba–Ikare motorway.
Residents and students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) flocked to the scene of the crash, which occurred close to the well-known Holy Trinity Church, sending the entire town into disarray.
“The truck ran into a barricade and lost control, resulting in the crash. No fewer than eight people were killed, comprising five males, two females, and one male child,” Ibitoye said.
Additionally, he urged drivers to properly follow traffic laws and regulations and to always make sure their cars are in good operating order before getting on the road.
“We regret to inform the entire student populace that an articulated vehicle belonging to the Dangote Group suffered a brake failure from Ikare en route to Akungba and destroyed the permanent barricade erected at the university’s main gate” he said.
Ajidagba recalled that the Students’ Union had repeatedly called for a ban on heavy-duty trucks from plying Akungba roads to prevent such accidents.
“As it stands, close to 10 people have lost their lives due to this tragic incident. As we all can recollect, the Students’ Union has made several efforts to ensure that trucks stop plying Akungba roads, as this can endanger the lives and properties of our students,” he said.
“We still remain resolute in the assurance of this struggle. We implore all students to remain and be fearless, as we are up to the task of maintaining peace and order within the student community, and to stay away from the highway for the time being.”
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