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  • 11 Dead as Vehicle Plunges Off Eruku Bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

    No fewer than 11 people have been confirmed dead after a vehicle plunged off the Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State.

    The fatal crash occurred on the night of the incident, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command.

    FRSC Confirms Single-Vehicle Crash on Eruku Bridge

    Spokesperson of the Ogun FRSC Command, Afolabi Odunsi, confirmed the accident in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the crash involved a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE722KJ.

    According to him, the vehicle reportedly somersaulted before falling off the bridge, trapping all occupants inside.

    The Ogun road accident has since drawn attention in latest Nigerian news due to the rising concerns over highway safety in the region.

    10 Men, 1 Woman Die in Ogun Road Crash

    Odunsi disclosed that all 11 occupants of the vehicle lost their lives instantly.

    He said the victims included 10 adult males and one adult female who were travelling in the same vehicle before the tragic incident.

    “The incident involved a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE722KJ, which somersaulted and fell off the bridge,” the statement read.

    FRSC, Residents Recover Bodies at Scene

    FRSC rescue operatives from the Itori Unit Command were reportedly deployed immediately after the crash was reported.

    Odunsi said personnel, with the assistance of local residents, had to dismantle parts of the vehicle before recovering the bodies of the victims.

    The remains were later deposited at the State Specialist Hospital morgue in Ifo for further procedures.

    FRSC Blames Possible Speeding and Overloading

    Preliminary investigations by the FRSC suggested that the crash may have been caused by suspected speeding, driving under the influence, and possible overloading.

    Motorists using the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway have been urged to exercise caution, especially during night travel.

    The Ogun fatal accident has also continued to trend in breaking news Nigeria today as road safety concerns dominate public discussions.

  • Court Bars Police, FRSC from Fining Motorists Over Third-Party Insurance Violations

    A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing fines on motorists for violating the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act.

    The ruling, delivered on Friday by Justice Hauwa Yilwa, followed a suit filed by activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and the FRSC.

    Court draws line between enforcement and punishment

    In her judgment, the court held that while the police and FRSC have the authority to enforce compliance with motor insurance laws, they lack the power to impose fines without court backing.

    Counsel to the applicant, Marvin Omorogbe, said the ruling clearly limits the role of law enforcement agencies to checks and verification.

    “The police and the road safety may enforce compliance but outrightly lack the powers to impose fines,” he said.

    The court further restrained the agencies and their officers from issuing penalties to motorists over third-party insurance violations.

    Suit challenges police powers

    The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/291/2025, sought judicial clarification on whether law enforcement agencies could enforce and penalise non-compliance with motor vehicle insurance laws.

    Adeyanju, who initiated the suit, argued that such actions by authorities often lead to arbitrary fines and potential abuse.

    Reacting after the judgment, he said the ruling addressed the core concerns raised in the case.

    “The sole reason why we came to court is because we wanted a declaration that the police and FRSC do not have the right to impose fines on Nigerians. And we have succeeded,” he said.

    Defendants plan appeal

    Counsel to the defendants, Victor Okoye, described the ruling as partly favourable and indicated plans to challenge it at the Court of Appeal.

    He argued that the suit was improperly filed and questioned the court’s jurisdiction, noting that the matter should not have been initiated through an originating summons.

    Despite the objections, the court proceeded to deliver its judgment, while also affirming that both the police and FRSC can stop motorists and verify compliance with insurance requirements.

    The ruling is expected to reshape enforcement practices and has already drawn attention in latest Nigerian news and breaking news Nigeria today.