Olaiya Bridge Accident: Always obey traffic regulations – Osun govt reacts

Osun State government has again warned motorists and motorcycle riders to always obey the traffic lights at Olaiya junction in Osogbo and other places for their own safety.

This is just as the government described the fatal accident that occurred at the junction this morning as very unfortunate.

The State government spoke through the Executive Secretary, Osun State Office of Transportation, Engr. Bilal Adiat while reacting to the early morning accident.

He said, government has always warned motorists and other road users to alway exercise patience and obey the traffic lights.

Engr. Bilal lamented that the accident which had casualties who have since been rushed to the hospital could have been averted if the traffic light controlling vehicles was obeyed.

According to him, “this is what government has been hammering on every now then. For our good and the safety of other road users, let us please continue to obey the traffic lights at Olaiya junction in Osogbo and other places.

“A little patience is all that is needed, you will always get to your destination if you are patient. We don’t need to behave like people who are not guided by law, traffic laws are there for our own good and safety, let’s obey them please.

“The present administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke will continue to do all that it takes through the Office of Transportation to ensure that there is safety on our roads always. I wish the casualties of the accident a speedy recovery”. He stated.