At least four passengers were injured on Sunday morning after a commercial bus reportedly suffered brake failure and veered off the road into a ditch along Oba Ogunusi Road in Ojodu, Lagos State.
The accident occurred opposite Babs Fafunwa School inward the Victoria Island axis and involved a 14-passenger yellow commercial bus.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the crash was caused by suspected brake failure, which forced the vehicle off the roadway.
The agency confirmed that no other vehicle was involved in the incident.
Providing an update on the casualties, LASTMA disclosed that four occupants sustained serious injuries in the crash.
“Approximately four occupants sustained severe injuries and have been evacuated to the Emergency Centre at Toll Gate,” the agency said in a statement shared via its 𝕏 handle.
The authority noted that its personnel were promptly deployed to the scene to coordinate rescue efforts and ensure order.
Officials also facilitated the evacuation of the injured victims and initiated recovery operations for the damaged vehicle.
LASTMA added that despite the accident, traffic flow in the area remained largely unaffected.
“Recovery operations remain ongoing, and there is currently no effect on traffic flow,” the agency stated.
Meanwhile, all 13 passengers abducted along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have regained their freedom.
PrimeTimes Nigeria understands that the victims were rescued in the early hours of Sunday in what sources described as a coordinated effort by security operatives and other stakeholders.
The successful rescue has brought relief to residents and commuters who had expressed concerns over rising insecurity along the busy Makurdi-Otukpo axis.
The road, a major link within the state, has witnessed sporadic security challenges in recent times, heightening fears among travellers.
Local sources, who confirmed the development to Daily Post, described the victims’ safe return as a major breakthrough.
They noted that the rescue had restored a measure of confidence among residents who rely heavily on the route for daily activities.
As of the time of filing this report, official confirmation from security agencies was still being awaited.
The circumstances surrounding the abduction and the subsequent rescue remain unclear, with authorities yet to disclose operational details.