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Suspected Yahoo Boys Car Crash Kills One-Year-Old in Ogun
In a tragic incident in Ogun State, a group of individuals suspected to be involved in internet fraud, commonly known as ‘Yahoo boys,’ caused a devastating accident that resulted in the death of a one-year-old child and left several others injured.
The accident occurred on Thursday when a grey Lexus ES350, with registration number APP429JN, veered off course and struck pedestrians.
The accident involved 27-year-old Ishola Qudus, who was driving the Lexus, accompanied by three passengers.
According to reports, the vehicle, which was reportedly occupied by individuals who had been drinking, lost control and overturned after hitting the pedestrians.
The primary victim, Ogunbunmi Rukayat, 24, was carrying her one-year-old daughter, Sekiniat, on her back when the vehicle collided with them.
Tragically, Sekiniat was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta. Rukayat and another injured pedestrian, Adeola Olufolake Elizabeth, 60, are receiving critical medical attention.
The Ogun Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the accident, explaining that the vehicle overturned after hitting the victims.
She noted that Qudus, who is suspected of being an inexperienced driver, attributed the accident to a loss of control.
The driver and his three passengers—Azeez Adesanya, Olamide Oyedola, and Suliman Ogundele—sustained minor injuries and were treated for their wounds.
To ascertain whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, Qudus was taken to Aro Psychiatric Hospital for a toxicology test.
The police have initiated an investigation into the incident, and further details will be released as the case progresses.
Meanwhile, the community mourns the loss of young Sekiniat and hopes for a swift recovery for the injured victims.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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