Governor Adeleke Expresses Shock, Sadness Over Tragic Ilesa Accident

…Directs Transportation Commissioner To Investigate

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed sorrow and sadness over the tragic death of a female staff of the University of Ilesa.

Reacting to the unfortunate incident on Wednesday evening, Adeleke, charged all relevant government agencies to follow up on the root cause of the accident and ensure that those responsible are brought to book.

Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor, who said Governor Adeleke was briefed about the development on Wednesday evening, said authorities must find out the owner of the said truck, the circumstances of the accident and the question of search and rescue after the accident.

The Governor further directed his Commissioner for Transportation to act on the matter including an immediate visitation to the scene of the accident, the University of Ilesa, the family of the deceased as well as new regulations on the usage of the narrow roads by heavy duty trucks.

While commiserating with the management of the university of Ilesa and the family of the deceased, Governor Adeleke assured that those culpable will be brought to justice.

Recall that the deceased now identified as Fanimo Ogunmokun died after a cashew container fell on her car.

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The accident happened along Ilesa/Ibodi Expressway, a few meters away from the university’s main entrance.

It was learnt that Mrs Ogunmokun was trapped for hours under the container before she was brought out lifeless.