She was just crossing Ogun road, then disaster struck: How Okada rider killed woman
Ogun CP, Lanre Ogunlowo
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
By Adejoke Adeleye
A reckless motorcycle ride turned fatal in Abeokuta as a pedestrian lost her life following a horrific accident along Lafenwa Road on March 9, 2025.
The crash, which occurred at about 7:00 PM, involved a speeding TVS motorcycle (Reg. No. Ogun GBE 566 VC) ridden by 25-year-old Kabiru Sanni of Agbo Afoju, Sabo, Abeokuta.
The unidentified female victim was crossing the road when the motorcyclist, allegedly riding carelessly, struck her with devastating impact.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the woman thrown violently onto the pavement, bleeding profusely from a severe head injury.
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Emergency responders rushed her to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi Aba, but despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment.
Police officers promptly arrived at the scene, securing the accident site and impounding the damaged motorcycle for further assessment by the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).
The suspect, now in custody, faces intense interrogation as the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) deepens its investigation into the circumstances leading to the fatal crash.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been placed in the hospital morgue as authorities work to establish her identity and contact her family.
In response to the tragedy, the Ogun State Police Command has issued a stern warning to motorcyclists, urging them to prioritise safety and obey traffic laws to prevent needless loss of lives.
