Community Raises Alarm Over Fatal Accidents on Odejayi–Aromonlaran Road, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures

Community Raises Alarm Over Fatal Accidents on Odejayi–Aromonlaran Road, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures

The Aromonlaran Muslim Community has expressed serious concern over the increasing number of road accidents along the Odejayi–Aromonlaran axis of the Gate–Sawmill, Old Ife Road in Ibadan, which have claimed four lives in the past two years.

The community cited multiple tragic incidents, including the death of a Loyola College student earlier this year. In response, the government had installed a speed bump in front of the school to prevent overspeeding. However, the speed bump was removed to allow unhindered passage during the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the coronation of Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, and has not been replaced since.

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On December 1, 2025, another serious accident occurred when Imam Sobur Owolabi Opeyemi, the leader of the Aromonlaran Muslim Community, was hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road to his residence. He was initially unconscious but later regained stability, highlighting the urgent need for safety interventions.

Speaking on behalf of the community, Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade called on the Oyo State Government to take immediate action.
“This road has become a danger zone for our people. We cannot continue to witness preventable deaths. We appeal to the government to restore the speed bump and implement lasting safety measures to protect lives,” Agunbiade said.

The community is urging Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde and relevant authorities to reinstate speed bumps, enforce speed limits, and introduce additional traffic-calming measures along the affected road to safeguard pedestrians, students, and commuters.

The Aromonlaran Muslim Community stressed that protecting human life should remain a top priority and called for swift government action to prevent further tragedies.

Community Raises Alarm Over Fatal Accidents on Odejayi–Aromonlaran Road, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures