Okada Rider Killed, Others Hurt As Car Crashes Into Pharmacy In Ibadan
•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – One yet to be identified Okada rider has reportedly lost his life while on his legitimate daily business routine around Osuntokun, Bodija Axis of Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital when an overspeeding Mercedes Saloon car rammed into a pharmacy store.
The fatal accident occured around 2pm on Saturday afternoon at Osuntokun Junction Bodija, opposite Zenith Bank.
The pharmacy store where the car rammed into was destroyed, while two other vehicles of customers parked in front of the pharmacy was also affected.
According to an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity, said “An over speeding black Mercedes saloon car coming from Osuntokun Avenue, crossed the main Bodija-UI road and went headlong into the pharmacy near Grandex stores, instantly killing an okada rider who was dropping off his passenger at the pharmacy.
“The driver of the Mercedes was severely injured and has been rushed to University College Hospital (UCH).
“The body of the okada rider was retrieved inside the shop and taken to UCH morgue.”
When contacted on phone, the Public Relations Officers of Oyo Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), promised to get back as soon as possible.