At least 15 people have lost their lives in a tragic auto crash along the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo corridor of the Ilorin–Jebba Expressway in Kwara State.
The incident, which occurred around 2:32 a.m. at the Muslim Cemetery area, involved a lone DAF XF truck, according to the Kwara State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabir Kazeem.
A total of 48 male occupants were reportedly involved in the crash. While 15 persons were confirmed dead, 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, and 16 escaped unhurt.
Kazeem attributed the cause of the accident to driver fatigue, noting that victims suffered fractures, dislocations, and bruises.
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The injured were immediately taken to Arewa Medical Centre and Baki Hospital for medical attention.
The bodies of the deceased have since been handed over to their families through the Sarkin Hausawa of Oko Olowo in Moro Local Government Area.
Rescue operations are still ongoing as authorities continue the search for any victims who may be trapped beneath the wreckage.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the RS8.15 Oloru Unit Command and RS8.1 Kwara Command (Oko Olowo Outpost).
The FRSC has reiterated its commitment to intensifying public awareness campaigns, urging motorists to avoid night travel, mixed loading, and driving under fatigue to prevent future tragedies.
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