Ogun Residents Demand Pedestrian Bridge After Fatal Accidents

Residents of the Orije Apakin Community Development Association along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Sagamu, Ogun State, have called on the government to construct a pedestrian bridge and install speed breakers at a hazardous junction in front of Celplas Company. They report that the area has seen numerous fatal accidents involving pedestrians due to speeding vehicles and a lack of safe crossing points.

Gabriel Oluwasola, a resident, stated that serious accidents occur almost weekly, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries, with some victims left permanently disabled. Another resident, Ayeni Kehinde, highlighted the dangerous traffic conditions exacerbated by ongoing road construction, which has led to some motorists driving against the flow of traffic.

He noted that the narrow concrete barrier separating the road sides offers inadequate protection for pedestrians. The community is advocating for immediate action to prevent further loss of life.