Three dead after bus falls into river in Ibadan
Maroof Akinwande, Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, confirmed that a passenger bus plunged into the Ariyo River along Amuloko Road in Ibadan. The accident resulted in the rescue of five people and the recovery of three bodies. The incident was reported to the agency by Mrs Fadeke Yusuf, prompting a rapid emergency response. Authorities have attributed the crash to reckless driving and urged motorists to be more careful.
What happened
- Maroof Akinwande stated that the agency received a distress call about the incident from Mrs Fadeke Yusuf.
- A Suzuki bus with eight passengers lost control and crashed into the river.
- Five people were rescued alive and taken to Ona-Ara Private Hospital in the Jegede area.
- Three bodies were recovered and handed over to police officers led by ASP Aishat Ibrahim from Ogbere Divisional Headquarters.
- The Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency and local officials supported the rescue operation.
