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JUST IN: Multiple Accident At Otedola Bridge Inward Ojodu Berger
There has been a multiple accident that occurred at Otedola Bridge Inward Ojodu Berger earlier today, Thursday 13th July 2023,although no life was lost.
The Lagos State LRT said upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that a Mack truck with unknown registration number laden with H-beam (Iron), was involved in a road accident with a commuter bus, registration number BDJ-250XG.
Investigation conducted by the LRT revealed that the Truck while on motion ram into the ongoing commuter bus, from behind, the impact which led to damage to the bus. While another unsuspecting Tanker with registration number AAA- 799 XX laden with 45,000 litters of PMS had a collision with the two ill-fated vehicles due to poor visibility.
No loss of life, however 2 adult male ( The commuter bus occupants) sustained injuries due to the impact of the crash and has been taken to Trauma center for medical treatment.
The Agency’s LRT, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Nigeria police Ojodu Berger division are on ground to ensure safety measures.
According to the agency, efforts are ongoing to evacuate the affected Vehicles off the road.
Operation ongoing.
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US sends troops to Nigeria
The top commander made the confirmation during a press briefing, yesterday, but did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.
The general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, confirmed that United States has sent troops to Nigeria.
The top commander made the confirmation during a press briefing, yesterday, but did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.
He emphasised that the decision to send troops to Nigeria was after both countries agreed that more needed to be done to combat the terrorist threat in West Africa.
“That has led to increased collaboration between our nations to include a small US team that brings some unique capabilities from the United States,” General Anderson said.
According to Reuters, Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Christopher Musa, confirmed that a team was working in Nigeria but did not provide further details.
The development is the first acknowledgment of U.S. forces on the ground since US airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West on Christmas Day, 2025.
President Donald Trump, who announced that he ordered the airstrikes on what he described as Islamic State targets, had said there could be more U.S. military action in Nigeria.
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Kogi closes schools following hints of bandits attack
He commended the security agencies for providing timely intelligence and assured residents that authorities are working around the clock to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.
The Kogi State Government on Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of all schools across the state until February 16, saying a stitch in time, saves students, teachers, and school facilities.
The State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, told journalists in Lokoja that the move was based on credible intelligence and was taken as a precautionary measure rather than out of fear.
” The government chose to act proactively to prevent potential threats and ensure the safety of everyone within the education system,” said Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all relevant agencies to immediately put in place the necessary measures to guarantee that schools resume as soon as it is safe, without disrupting the academic calendar,” Fanwo said.
He commended the security agencies for providing timely intelligence and assured residents that authorities are working around the clock to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.
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