- Task LGA Chairman to investigate the root cause of the avoidable accident
The Club Seventies, Epe, has sympathised with families of the deceased and victims of the unfortunate accident that claimed the lives of five people with several others injured at the ‘ITA OPO’ junction.
Mr. Adelaja Nojeem Hassan, the Club’s President in his condolence message contained in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, expressed shock over the accident.
It would be recalled that on July 19, 2022, three vehicles were involved in a fatal accident that claimed five lives and several injured at the Ita-Opo traffic light junction.
According to Hassan, “The incident was tragic and indeed a “Black Day” for the entire Epe Federal Constituency. It was an unfortunate incident that could have happened to anybody as we all ply the route.
“We (Club Seventies Epe) are deeply saddened by this event and pray to God Almighty to continue to avert such and never experience such tragedy again.”
Hassan also condoled with the Local Government and the people of Epe in Lagos State over the sad and painful loss of the promising lives that were cut short in the tragic incident.
The President also appealed to the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun to investigate the root cause of the accident and bring the perpetrators to book.
According to him, “Animashaun should ensure that the perpetrator of the July 19th fatal accident that claimed lives at the Ita-Opo traffic light spot should be made to face the full wrath of the law. ”
Hassan also expressed appreciation to the Chief Medical Director, Epe General Hospital for his prompt response in ensuring that the survivors were given prompt and adequate medical attention.
The President, however, appealed to motorists using the busy Ita-Opo junction to be mindful of other road users and obey the traffic light as this will avert accidents on the axis and other busy roads in the community.
He urged the council boss to ensure that all road safety agencies in Epe LGA are engaged with, to forestall such occurrences in the area.
The President also appealed to all road users to make sure they drive with caution, never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and always obey traffic rules.
Hassan said, “May God Almighty in his infinite mercy forgive the shortcomings of the departed souls and grant them eternal rest.
“We pray and hope that such occurrences will not happen in our community again and plead with everyone to be cautious and careful while driving and transporting from one place to another,” he added.
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