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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.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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