Two bodies have been found in a river in Eti-Oni, according to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Osun Sector Command.
Agnes Ogungbemi, the sector public education officer, signed a statement from the sector commander, Henry Benamaisia, informing the public of this.
Benamaisia claims that a deadly accident happened on June 28, 2023 at the Ifetedo axis where a car drove off the road and into the Eti-Oni river.
The Toyota Venza involved was grey, and the two bodies found inside were the occupants.
The FRSC revealed the cause of the accident as excessive speeding and loss of control.
“Efforts had been on since then and the rescue operation was concluded yesterday 30th June 2023.
“The local divers were contacted and they eventually located the final resting place of the vehicle.
“A Hiab tow truck was used to bring the vehicle out of the river, after which two male casualties were discovered as the occupants of the crashed vehicle.”
Benamaisia also disclosed that, “the relatives of the two victims of the accident were present at the scene of the rescue and insisted that the bodies be buried by the river side according to the tradition of the community.
“After the rescue operation, the retrieved crashed vehicle was handed over to the DPO Nigeria Police Force, Ifetedo Division.”
Benamaisia, who warned that motorists should desist from excessive speeding that could lead to loss of lives and properties, added that all road users must be safety conscious at all times and drive defensively.
He praised the efforts of other sister agencies, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Security Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Services and Osun Amotekun who were present during the rescue operation.
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