Dare Babalola
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has handed over N101,170 and a motorcycle recovered from the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident to the families of the victims in Ondo State.
The items were presented on Friday in Akure by the FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Samuel Ibitoye, who said the gesture reflects the agency’s commitment to transparency and accountability in handling property recovered from crash sites.
According to him, the accident occurred on January 5 at about 5:40 a.m. along Ijoka Road in Akure, involving a tipper truck and a commercial motorcycle. The crash claimed the lives of both the rider and his passenger.
He explained that FRSC rescue teams evacuated the victims to the morgue at the state hospital and recovered the motorcycle and a sum of N101,170 from the passenger at the scene.
“Today, we are handing over the bike to the brother and wife of the rider, while the money recovered is being returned to the children of the passenger who died in the crash,” Ibitoye said.
He noted that the exercise was meant to demonstrate the corps’ integrity and dedication to safeguarding not just lives but also property.
“As the FRSC, we are committed to ensuring that even the smallest item recovered from an accident scene is preserved and returned intact,” he added.
The sector commander also urged motorists—particularly drivers of heavy-duty vehicles—to exercise patience, maintain their vehicles properly, and show consideration for other road users to prevent avoidable accidents.
He further advised motorcycle and tricycle operators to avoid night travel and prioritise safety at all times.
Responding on behalf of the victims’ families, Aderonke Akinyike, daughter of the deceased passenger, praised the FRSC for its honesty.
“My mother was on her way to the market when the accident happened, and the money she had with her was N101,170. It has been returned to us intact. We sincerely appreciate the FRSC for their transparency,” she said.
Similarly, Niyi Akinnajo, elder brother of the deceased rider, and his wife, Akinlade Funke, commended the corps for returning the motorcycle without demanding any payment, describing the gesture as commendable.
