Ajobiewe Junior Narrowly Escapes Death | AgegePulse Magazine

Azeez Ajobiewe Ayilara the son of the popular Yoruba chanter popularly known as Ajobiewe narrowly escaped death  as a tanker collided with his car while on his way out with his crew.

Azeez took to his social media page to thank God for the protection during this fatal accident 

He wrote:

 I want to use this medium and opportunity to thank God after a fatal accident experience yesterday which a Tanker colided with my car and crushed it to the point of write off. I am indeed grateful to almighty God for keeping me and my crew alive,it was a miracle that saved us. Mere words can't express how grateful I am..... Grateful heart.

Otedola Bridge Again: LASEMA Recovers Another Fallen Oil Tanker

...Averts Oil Spill Fire Around Ojodu

LASEMA has recovered an oil tanker laden with 44,000 litres of Aviation fuel (Jet A1) involved in a lone accident from the Otedola Bridge inward Berger.

In this ongoing operation, the LASEMA team's preliminary investigations revealed that the fully loaded oil tanker with registration number EKY 814 XX, lost it's cargo in the lone accident due to over speeding and reckless driving on the part of the tanker driver.

The recovery team disclosed that when the incident occurred, the impact made the oil Tanker, due to the dead weight of it's 44,000 litres  cargo, pull off from it's Truck head, fall on its side, and started spilling it's content from torn portions of the tanker that impacted the ground.

However, no injuries, fatalities or deaths were recorded in the oil spillage caused by the fallen oil tanker on the Otedola Bridge nor around Ojodu Berger and it's environs, due to sustained activities of the LASEMA team and the hardworking LASG Fire Service that had been available from beginning of the operation.

The very real danger of fuel ignition, explosion and fire, was fully averted due to the timely intervention, activities and collaborative efforts of LASEMA and the LASG Fire Service teams that doused the gushing flow of fuel from it's oil spilling source, averting any probable ignition during it's journey through gutters and drains to the canal.

Though the spilled fuel had been doused and blanketed, the LASEMA response team as well as that of the Lagos State Fire Service remained on ground to mitigate against any probable hazard may result from trans loading of remnant fuel or recovery of the truck head from the deep gorge where it has fallen.

Speaking on the fatal lone accident and collaboration with other First Responders, the DG/CEO LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke–Osanyintolu acknowledged the hugely successful Ojodu–Otedola bridge operation that was quietly achieved with virtually no disruption of traffic around the sensitive Ojodu-Berger road, as one of many in the state.

He attributed the smooth operations to the short response time of his well trained teams whom he said were very capable and excellent team workers that coordinate and collaborate well with other emergency responders at incident scenes to quickly bring emergency situations under control with minimum casualties and stress.

Dr. Oke–Osanyintolu who emphasized that aside hardwork and well trained teams, said that this Ojodu–Otedola bridge operation has once again proven true another of his mantras on seamless success, which he says is easily achieved through collaborative efforts of *"Working Better".

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12 Persons Die in Ogun Road Accident

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Twelve persons, including two drivers and a child, died yesterday in a road accident on Abeokuta-Kobape-Sagamu road.

The accident reportedly occurred when a speeding Kia Cerato car veered off its lane, crossed the median and rammed into a commercial bus on the opposite direction.

All occupants of both vehicles were said to have died on the scene.

The accident occurred around 1 p.m at the Siun stretch of the road.

The remains of the 12 victims were reportedly deposited at the morgue of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu.

The Kia Cerato car, which was said to be speeding, had a burst tyre.

In panic, the driver was said to have applied the break and lost control of the wheel.

This led to the collision with the Toyota bus travelling in the opposite direction.

The state’s Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Mrs Florence Okpe, announced this yesterday.

In a statement on behalf of the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Clement Oladele, the education officer urged the people whose family members travelled within the period of the accident to contact the FRSC Command in Abeokuta, the state capital, or the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu for identification of the victims.

The statement reads: “A black KIA Cerato car on high speed suffered a tyre burst and the driver was suspected to have applied break suddenly, which led to him losing control of the speeding car that left its lane, climbing the road divider and racing to the opposite direction where the car collided with a passenger bus, a grey Toyota sports space bus.

“The bus was traveling from Abeokuta towards Sagamu. The unfortunate crash killed all the occupants of the two ill-fated vehicles. The suspected cause of the crash is tyre burst and speeding.

“The details of the two vehicles are: LSR 334 FF for the Toyota sports space van (ash) and the second vehicle is marked (Lagos) KJA 806 BT, KIA Cerato, black colour.

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Train kills motorcyclist, passengers at PWD in Lagos

A moving train on Wednesday killed a motorcyclist and his passenger at the PWD level crossing along Ikeja-Oshodi route of the railway line.
Mr Jerry Oche, the Lagos District Manager of Nigeria Railway Corporation, confirmed the incident to theNews Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.
Oche said that the incident, which happened in the morning, involved an Ijoko-Apapa train at the level crossing where the motorcyclist refused to stop for the moving train.

“We have warned passersby, motorists and other road users to stay away from railway tracks.


“Railway track is a very dangerous place to toy with; everything involved is iron both the rail tracks and the train itself.
“I learnt that he was trying to outsmart the train before he was crushed by the moving train.

“It’s an unfortunate incident.
“We are appealing to people to learn from such incident and exercise patience at the railway level crossings across the state,” he said.

The district manager said that the remains of the victims had been deposited at the mortuary, while the police were working towards contacting the family of the victims.

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LASEMA receives award of recognition

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has been identified and recognised as the most improved Emergency Response Agency in Nigeria for its effective response to emergency situations and interventions.

The Agency was decorated with the Award by Conrad Clark Nigeria Limited on Thursday at the 2018 Nigerian Risk Awards & Summit held at the Oriental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Conrad Founder and CEO, Mr. Joachim Adenusi acknowledged the contribution of LASEMA to the entrenchment of public safety as well as reducing disaster risk in the State.

He further noted that the objective of this year's summit and award is to create the perfect vehicle for Nigerian professionals both in the private and public sectors to discuss practical approaches to addressing key challenges of governance, nation building, security, political risk, offer possible solutions and present awards to individuals and organisations who have contributed to effective management of risk in the State.
 
The General Manager (LASEMA) Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu, who received the Award along with his management team from the duo of Dr. Christopher Kolade (CON) - Summit Chairman and Mrs. Funmi Olonisakin (Special Guest Speaker), dedicated the Award to all emergency responders in the State.

6 Die, Pastor Survives In An Accident On Lagos-Ibadan express way

A man is overwhelmed with joy after miraculously surviving a fatal motor accident which reportedly killed about six persons along Lagos-Ibadan express way.

The incident which happened Wednesday, August 1, 2018, saw many other passengers injured after their passenger bus collided with a truck along the highway.

A pastor narrowly escaped death in the accident and came out with only a small bruise on his ankle.

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Lagos Speaker Obasa, Ogundimu, Other Lawmakers Call On Gov. Ambode To Restrict Trailer's Movement

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Following the recent petrol tanker accident that claimed lives and property along Otedola Estate in Berger area on Thursday 28th June,  2018, the Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade called for a review of issues surrounding movement of trailers in the state.

The Motion was moved by 14 members of the House.

The House urged the Governor to direct the State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Dipo Lawanson to ensure that long vehicles do not ply the roads in the state until 9pm.

"The House observed that the fire incident around Otedola Estate on Thursday  28, June led to avoidable deaths of several people and destroyed many properties.

"We noticed that the incident was caused by recklessness on the part of the driver, overspeeding, drinking of alcohol amongst others.  It is also observed that many of the drivers do not have drivers license  and many of the vehicles are not road worthy," he said.

While commending the Lagos State Government for the rapid response to the incident, the movers of the motion urged the state government to sanction any long vehicle owner that does not obtain necessary papers and ensure road worthiness of their vehicles.

Agunbiade stated that it was worrisome that long vehicles are parked on Ikorodu Road indiscriminately considering the consequences.

The House used the opportunity to call on the state's Governor to direct the Commissioner for Transportion to provide regulations for the types of vehicles that would ply Lagos roads based on their year of purchase.

Agunbiade added that the state government should direct all owners of long vehicles to go for insurance policies, provide places to park the vehicles and ensure that they follow the regulations of the state government.

"We also want to call on Governor Ambode to direct the Chief Justice of the state, Justice Olufunmilayo Oke to set up mobile courts to handle cases involving long vehicles.

"The House calls on the Minister of Power, Works and Housing to repair the roads in the state and provide weigh bridges for the vehicles," he said.

The Motion was, however, supported by Hon. Abiodun Tobun.

Contributing to the matter, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa suggested that the state Commissioner for Transport should meet with the insurance companies so that the policies would be done properly.

"The state government should have a discussion with the insurance companies  so that the policies would be original and not fake.

"Our traffic law should be reviewed to reduce loss of lives on our roads. If the Otedola Estate incident had happened at night, the casualty would have been minimal," he stated.

Also speaking on the matter,  Hon. Yinka Ogundimu said that the state government should call on the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgal Imohinmi to be up and doing to ensure that the vehicle owners obtain insurance policies.

He said that the policies should be regulated by the police so that the efforts of the government would not be wasted.

The motion was also supported by Hon. Bisi Yusuf, who said that a similar incident was averted in Alimosho Area on Wednesday, adding that the matter should be taken seriously.

The Speaker of the House subsequently directed the Clerk of the House, Mr. Azeez Sanni to write to the government on the matter.

Meanwhile, the House has set up a committee to review the mid-year expenditure of the Ministries, Parastatals and Agencies (MDAs) in the state.

The Committee is to be headed by Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, while members include Hon. Abiodun Tobun, Hon. Yinka Ogundimu, Hon. Jude Idimogu, Hon. Bisi Yusuf, Hon. Moshood Oshun, Hon. Nurudeen Saka-Solaja and Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuosho.

The committee was directed to submit its report within two weeks and a half.

Infrastructure: Agege LG Begins Construction of Emergency Ambulance Point

...Egunjobi, Councilors, Others Inspect Project

Accident is said to be a known crisis but when it would occur is unknown.

It is in view of the aforementioned that the Executive Chairman of Agege LG, Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi commenced the construction of an Emergency Ambulance Point at the T-Junction area linking Agege Motor Road and Capital Road.

In a chat with Agege Pulse, Egunjobi revealed that the Emergency Ambulance Point is aimed at complementing efforts of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA.

He stressed that the project will ensure safety of lives on roads within and outside the council as the rush that comes with yuletide season approaches.

"When completed, the Ambulance Point would provide swift emergency call on road for quick response to any road accident especially during the excessive rush of the festive period. The emergency services will not be for people of Agege only, but to every individual plying that busy axis."

"We believe the project will help to safeguard lives of our people by drastically reducing loss of lives whenever road accident occurs. Mostly, it will bring health facilities nearer to our people in order to complement efforts of Governor Ambode in this regard." Egunjobi said.

Moreover, the chairman, councillors - Hon Abiodun Folarin (ward G), Hon Odejobi Kabiru Akande ward E) and some other officials of Agege LG visited the site at the early hours of today to inspect level of work done.

TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC - AgegePulse

1. Slow down on a highway in heavy traffic. This is not the time to get to your destination in the shortest time. It won’t happen and you may end up in an accident.

2. Stay at least 8.0 km/h within the speed limit, even on a highway. In fact, slow down a bit to allow for those other impatient drivers.

3. Keep extra distance between you and the car in front. Allow for a sudden stop- be prepared to head off the road to the shoulder if necessary.

4. Uses D3 in an automatic transmission.It is normally used for stop and go driving. In a manual transmission, for stop-and-go traffic, you will use both first and second gears.

5. Be extra alert for sudden or unexpected moves by other drivers. Know where your car will end up if someone cuts you off, or forces ahead of you.

6. Find another time to drive if you can, to avoid bad traffic, or carpool to take advantage of any special lanes.

7. Practice patience, because you won’t get to your destination faster by pushing everyone else. You only become more dangerous.

8. Be defensive. Pretend every other driver is not as smart as you, and think how you will save yourself.

9. Limit your commute times in bad traffic if possible, and only do it once a week or so. You’ll have less stress.

10. Exit the freeway if it makes you too nervous. It’s better to stop at the lights and take more time, than sit in traffic and just get angry.

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