Four gospel ministers have lost their lives in an accident involving seven vehicles in Ogun state.
The victims of the tragic incident included Ayodeji David, the clergyman better known as Kekere Jesu, and his fiancée.
David and three other gospel ministers were on their way to an assignment when their vehicle collided with another speeding vehicle.
The other occupants were identified as Iyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina.
The accident occurred at the Gbara area on the Ikorodu-Sagamu road, claiming the lives of 17 people, including a rescue officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Florence Okpe, FRSC spokesperson in Ogun, confirmed that the crash occurred around 4pm on Saturday.
In a statement, Shehu Mohammed, the corps marshal, FRSC, expressed his sadness over the incident.
He urged motorists to take responsibility for their actions and disclosed that the driver responsible for the incident would be prosecuted according to the law.
“The fatal multiple crash which occurred as a result of excessive speed and break failure at exactly 1600HRS in Gbara area of Ogun State involved 7 vehicles in the category of a white DAF truck with registration number T14007LA, Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number AGL752YC, Honda saloon car bearing the registration number HET680, and a Nissan Pick up Van with registration number STF10204,” the statement reads.
“Others are; a Nissan Pick up Van with the following registration details STF10204 belonging to Nigeria Police Force, 2 Bajaj motorcycles with the registration numbers AGG448Q and PKA214WS, as well as a white DAF truck with no evidence of registration.
“The multiple crash also involved 18 victims (12 male adults, 5 female adults and 1 female child). Out of the number, 17 victims were killed comprising of ( 11 male adults, 5 female adults,1 female child). Only 1 victim was rescued with injury.”
Sam Olu Alo, the founder of Christ Apostolic Church, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain International Ministry, also expressed shock over the incident.
“Unquestionable God! Hmmmmnnn…..This is indeed a rude Shock today. But Who are we to question God,” he wrote on Facebook.
“For His thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and His ways are Higher than our ways.”
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