Ogun State Government Responds to Claims About Accident Response Time

The Ogun State Government has stated that its ambulance and emergency personnel reached the site of a recent accident at Saapade, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, within 10 minutes of being notified. This response comes after Nollywood actor Kunle Afod claimed there was no emergency help for about 20 minutes.

According to the government, a passerby reported the accident at 12:18 p.m. at a nearby Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) point. The ambulance and FRSC team arrived at the scene by 12:28 p.m. They had to navigate the road and cross to the opposite side to access the accident site.

The government emphasized that the Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSAES) acted quickly and played a crucial role in saving lives. They noted that there are six ambulance stations along the expressway, but their emergency call center did not receive any distress calls about this incident.

Victims were taken to Victory Hospital in Ogere, while those with more serious injuries were transported to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu. The government expressed condolences to the families affected by the accident and wished the injured a swift recovery.

In its statement, the government accused Afod of politicizing the incident. They claimed he was trying to damage the reputation of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration through his comments and videos. The government pointed out that Afod is known to support the opposition party’s candidate in the state.

They condemned Afod’s actions as inappropriate, stating that it is wrong to use victims of accidents for political gain. The government also urged drivers to follow traffic rules and ensure their vehicles are safe to drive.

Lastly, the state government reminded residents to report emergencies to their dedicated emergency line, as the national emergency number is currently not operational in Ogun State.