Tragedy as Truck Kills 10 in Ondo market

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A tragic and fatal accident has occurred in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, where a Dangote trailer lost control and rammed into a market, killing 10 people including a pregnant woman.

The incident is the latest in a series of accidents involving Dangote trucks, sparking concerns over road safety and the company’s practices.

According to eyewitnesses, the trailer’s brake failure may have contributed to the accident, which is currently under investigation.

According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the AAUA Students’ Union, Comrade Ajidagba Mosadoluwa Akinbobola, popularly known as ‘Mosa Gold’, the truck rammed into the permanent barricade erected at the university’s main entrance, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries.

“As it stands, close to 10 persons have lost their lives due to this tragic incident,” the statement read. The Students’ Union expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the crash as a “devastating loss to the entire university community.”

The Union recalled that it had repeatedly warned against the continued passage of heavy-duty trucks through the Akungba axis, stressing that the route posed grave danger to students and residents. “We have made several efforts to ensure that trucks stop plying Akungba roads, as it can cause danger to the lives and properties of our students,” the statement added.

Comrade Akinbobola reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to the safety of students, assuring that the leadership would continue to engage relevant authorities and security agencies to prevent a recurrence. He also appealed to students to remain calm and law-abiding as the situation is being managed.

“We implore all students to remain fearless as we are up to the task of maintaining peace and order within the student community. However, everyone is advised to stay away from the highway for the time being,” the Union’s spokesperson cautioned.

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Voice Air Media recalled this accident similar to the incident on January 2021, where a Dangote trailer crashed into a market in Akungba, killing several people, including students of Adekunle Ajasin University.