Igbokoda crash: Olugbo mourns victims, consoles Tinubu, Air Forc

The Olugbo of Ugboland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Frederick Obateru Akinruntan, has condoled with President Bola Tinubu, the Air Force, and the families of those who lost their loved ones to the recent Nigerian Air Force (ANAF) ATR-42 crash.

Speaking during an assessment visit to the crash site, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohuagwu, confirmed that there were no survivors from the impact.

“Officers of the State Marine Police, in active collaboration with the Nigerian Navy and local volunteers, have been working tirelessly in the swampy conditions to recover the remains of the victims and salvage the aircraft wreckage,” CP Ohuagwu stated.

Reacting to the disaster, Oba Akinruntan expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy occurring within his domain.

The revered monarch, through his spokesperson, Dr Ademibo Akingboye, extended his heartfelt condolences to the leadership of the Nigerian Air Force, the Federal Government and the grieving families of the fallen heroes.

Oba Akinruntan prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed officers and urged the nation to rally around bereaved families during this painful period.

Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic loss of military personnel, declaring three days of national mourning in honour of the deceased. The President has also ordered an immediate, full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) successfully responded to a series of emergencies between Friday, September 25, and Sunday, September 27, 2026.

According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, in the early hours of Friday, 25th September, following a distress call at 8:41am, the Alpha Eagle Team stationed at Cappa was immediately deployed to Palm Avenue Bus Stop, inward Oye, where a truck conveying a 40ft container had suffered a mechanical fault and become immobile, obstructing vehicular movement.

“The agency successfully recovered the broken-down truck off the road and safely parked it at a nearby layby, thereby restoring free flow of traffic,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

That same evening, following a call received at 7:24pm, the Alpha Eagle Team was again deployed to Ojuwoye Bus Stop, inward Oshodi, where another containerised truck had suffered an electrical fault.

“The response team secured the scene, managed traffic effectively, and with the aid of the Super Metro, the truck was recovered and moved to a safe location, ensuring unhindered vehicular movement along the corridor.

“On Saturday, 26th September, the Agency responded to a serious Road Traffic Accident at Otedola, Mobil inward Berger, involving a Ford Escape SUV and a moving truck. Upon arrival at the scene at about 6:07am, the Tiger Squad from C3 discovered that the SUV had rammed into the truck from behind, resulting in injuries to an adult male driver and a female adult passenger. The Agency’s Paramedics, in collaboration with LASAMBUS, promptly administered first aid and provided immediate pre-hospital care before transporting the casualties to the Trauma Centre for further medical treatment. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASTMA and the Nigeria Police Force were also present at the scene to ensure effective incident management. Both the affected truck and the SUV were thereafter moved to Isheri Police Station for further necessary action,” the PS said.

The Agency also successfully managed a truck breakdown at Olorunshogo Bus Stop, inward Cappa, on Friday evening, where a containerised truck became immobile due to a mechanical fault.

The vehicle was recovered with the aid of the Super Metro and relocated to a layby, while another breakdown involving a truck conveying interlocks at Ojuwoye was similarly recovered in the early hours of Sunday, 27th September, ensuring that all affected roads were cleared and reopened for public use.

The agency also responded to a fire outbreak at Bakare Street, Ojodu Berger, on Sunday afternoon.

Three out of eight shops stocked with foodstuffs and frozen foods had been engulfed by fire allegedly caused by an electrical surge following power restoration.

“The swift and professional intervention of the Tiger Squad and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service successfully contained the inferno, prevented it from spreading to other shops, and completely extinguished the fire. Fortunately, no loss of life was recorded,” disclosed the PS.

Also on Sunday, the Agency responded to a containerised truck incident at Shoprite, Inward Governor’s Road, where a 40ft loaded container detached from the turntable of a Sinotruk head and fell with its flatbed, fully obstructing a lane. The response team immediately secured the scene and implemented traffic management measures. Through a well-coordinated multi-agency effort involving the Agency’s Lowbed, a private tow truck, an empty Sinotruk for transloading and a private forklift, the Peak Milk products contained therein were successfully transloaded, the affected truck head was towed to the LASTMA yard, and the flatbed was uprighted and recovered to a nearby layby. The roadway was subsequently cleared and reopened for vehicular movement.

The Agency’s heavy-duty equipment, Hiab, was also deployed to Fagba Bus Stop, inward Iju, on Saturday evening to provide technical support for the safe hanging of a billboard, which was completed.

“All operations have been concluded, affected roadways have been restored, and response teams have returned to base in good condition.

“The Lagos State Government under the leadership of Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu remains resolute in ensuring a safe and secure environment for all residents. The Agency reassures Lagosians of its continued readiness for prompt and professional emergency response at all times and urges all road users to adhere to safety regulations, ensure proper maintenance of vehicles and exercise caution while driving,” Oke-Osanyintolu concluded.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has restored free flow of traffic on Lagos roads after recovering two major truck incidents that obstructed vehicular movement along Ikorodu Road and the National-Ashade corridor.

According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA,
Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu,
in the first incident, the agency received a distress alert at 5:53 p.m. yesterday, and deployed its Cobra Team stationed at Onipanu to the scene of the incident at Palm Groove inward Obanikoro along Ikorodu Road.

“Upon arrival at the scene, the Response Team observed a loaded mixer truck belonging to Ecocrete Construction Company which had been involved in a lone accident and had fallen sideways on the BRT corridor.

” Preliminary investigation suggests that the accident was due to reckless driving and overspeeding,” the PS said.

However, while no casualty was recorded, the driver of the affected truck absconded immediately after the incident.

It was further gathered that the LASEMA, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and the Nigeria Police Force, promptly secured the scene, controlled traffic and commenced recovery operations to evacuate the impediment off the BRT lane.

The PS said that on the same day, at about 11:21 p.m., the LASEMA Eagle Response Team stationed at Cappa was activated following a report of a truck incident at National, Ashade.

It was learnt that a MACK truck with an unknown registration number, laden with double 20ft containers, had broken down while attempting to make a U-turn.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the incident was caused by a tyre burst, which made the truck tilt, posing a serious threat to road users and blocking about eighty per cent of the roadway,” the PS stated

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, in line with global best practices in emergency management, the Eagle Team immediately implemented traffic diversion measures and secured the perimeter to prevent a secondary incident, while responders from LASEMA and LASTMA remained on ground managing traffic while awaiting heavy-duty equipment.

The containers were successfully recovered and placed on the Agency’s lowbed, while the MACK truck was towed to the LASTMA yard at Oshodi with the aid of a private tow truck.

The road has since been fully cleared and reopened for free vehicular movement.

While commending the gallantry and professionalism of the Cobra and Eagle Response Teams and all collaborating agencies for their swift intervention, which prevented gridlock and averted potential secondary accidents, Oke-Osanyintolu reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to building a resilient emergency management system that guarantees prompt response to all emergencies across the State.

The Permanent Secretary also urged drivers of articulated vehicles and heavy-duty trucks to ensure proper maintenance of their vehicles, adhere strictly to speed limits and traffic regulations, and exercise utmost caution on Lagos roads.

Members of the public were also enjoined to continue to report emergencies promptly via the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines for immediate response.