The state road safety authority said that’s now official, at least 22 people died while 152 others sunstained injuries in 74 road crashes in the state of Ogun during the last Sallah holidays. The Eid al-Fitr Sallah, is on the 25 June and it lasts for the two following days. This day marks the end of Ramadan. Seni Ogunyemi, Commander, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), disclosed in Ota that 174 people and 43 vehicles were involved in the road crashes. The Ogun governor Ibikunle Amosun said that he is not happy over the high rate of accident during the festive period. He, therefore, stated that TRACE should prevent a repeat of such sad occurrence in the state.
