Adebo Ogundoyin expresses deep sorrow over the tragic death of corps member Oluwatosin Abidakun in Ibadan.
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, expressed deep sorrow on Tuesday following the death of a serving National Youth Service Corps member, Oluwatosin Abidakun.
The young corps member lost her life in a fatal road crash involving an articulated truck around Agodi Gardens in Ibadan North Local Government Area on Monday, according to information published by punchng.
The tragic incident occurred while the deceased and a colleague were heading home on a motorcycle after closing from their primary assignment at the state House of Assembly.
Tragic Details of the Ibadan Road Crash
Eyewitnesses reported that the articulated truck had been involved in multiple collisions around the Sango area before heading toward Agodi Gardens,, where it eventually rammed into the motorcycle carrying the corps members.
The driver of the truck was allegedly attempting to escape from the earlier collisions when the fatal crash occurred near Agodi Gardens, cutting short the life of the promising young Nigerian.
FRSC Confirms Casualties and Hospital Admissions
The Oyo State Sector Commandant of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kehinde Dahunsi, confirmed the tragic incident during a phone interview with journalists in Ibadan.
According to the FRSC, Oluwatosin Abidakun was confirmed dead at the scene and her remains were taken to the Adeoyo Hospital morgue, while the injured motorcycle rider is receiving medical treatment at the University College Hospital.
Speaker Calls the Loss Devastating and Painful
Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin described the death as a devastating loss, noting that the victim had only recently commenced her national service with high hopes and bright aspirations for the future.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and fellow corps members, while offering prayers for the swift and complete recovery of the surviving corps member currently receiving medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the Oyo State Assembly Speaker mourning?
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, mourned the death of a serving National Youth Service Corps member named Oluwatosin Abidakun.
How did the corps member die in Ibadan?
The corps member died when an articulated truck rammed into the motorcycle she was riding on near Agodi Gardens in Ibadan after the driver allegedly fled from previous collisions.
What happened to the other person on the motorcycle?
The other corps member on the motorcycle sustained injuries, including a broken leg, and was rushed to the University College Hospital in Ibadan for medical attention.
Which government agency confirmed the fatal crash?
The Federal Road Safety Corps, through Oyo State Sector Commandant Kehinde Dahunsi, officially confirmed the details of the fatal road traffic crash.
