Ambulance, FRSC arrived at accident scene 10 minutes after - Ogun govt dismisses Afod’s claims

The Ogun State Government has refuted claims by Nollywood actor Kunle Afod that there was a 20-minute delay in emergency response following a recent accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to the government, an ambulance and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel reached the scene at Saapade, near the Ogere FRSC point, 10 minutes after the incident was reported.

The accident occurred at around 12:18 p.m., and emergency responders arrived at 12:28 p.m. The government explained that they had to navigate the road and turn to the opposite carriageway to reach the accident site. The Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSAES) responded swiftly and helped save lives. The government stated that six ambulance points were located between OPIC and Ogunmakin along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and their call center did not receive any distress calls related to this specific incident.

The victims were taken to Victory Hospital in Ogere, while those with more serious injuries were brought to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu. The government condemned Afod for politicizing the incident and alleged that he was a supporter of the opposition candidate in the Ogun State gubernatorial race.

The statement emphasized that Afod's comments should not be influenced by partisan considerations. The government urged motorists to exercise caution and follow traffic rules, as well as ensure their vehicles were roadworthy. They also recommended reporting emergencies through the state's dedicated emergency line, 08112000033, and refrained from contributing to negative publicity surrounding the incident.