…urge LGA Chairperson to investigate the root cause of the avoidable accident.
A non-profitable association, The Club Seventies, Epe, in Lagos sympathized with families of the deceased and victims of the unfortunate accident that claimed lives of five people with several other injured at ‘ITA OPO’ junction in Epe on Tuesday, 19th, 2022.
Mr Adelaja Nojeem Hassan, the Club’s President in his
condolence message contained in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, expresses
shocked over the terrible accident
The Business Intelligence (TBI Africa) recalled that on July
19, some vehicles involved in fatal accident which claimed five lives while
several were 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.
He described what happened as such unfortunate incidents
that could have happened to anybody as we all ply the route.
“We (Club Seveties Epe) is 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 investigation into the root cause of the accident and
brought to perpetrators to book.
According to him, “Animashaun should ensure that the
perpetrator of 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 users of important road and obey the
traffic light as this will avert accident in 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 in order to forestall such occurrence in
the area.
The President also appeal to all road users to make sure they drive with caution, never
drive under the influence of Alchohol or drugs and always obey traffic rules.
He prayed that the Almighty God would comfort the grieving
parents and relations at this very difficult time, and grant the injured quick
recovery.”
The President prayed that God grant the deceased families
and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
“May God Almighty in infinite mercy forgive the short
comings of the departed souls and grant them eternal rest” .
“We pray and hope that such occurrence 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.