The Ondo State command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has returned recovered goods valued at more than N10 million to the relatives of victims affected by a road accident.
The accident, which occurred on March 23 near a checkpoint in Igbara-Oke, within Ifedore Local Government Area, involved a commercial bus and a trailer.
The crash was reportedly caused by excessive speed, resulting in a rear-end collision.
During the official handover of the recovered items in Akure on Saturday, the FRSC Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, stated that the move was in line with the Corps’ commitment to transparency and ethical conduct.
He noted that while no fatalities were recorded in the incident, the bus driver and his assistant sustained severe injuries to their legs and arms.
The goods, which included textiles and other valuable items being transported from Kano to Ibadan, were entrusted to a union leader representing the victims.
Dr. Ibitoye stressed the importance of the Corps’ integrity, assuring that nothing recovered from crash sites is ever tampered with or withheld. “Every single item is accounted for and returned to the rightful owners or their families, down to the smallest detail,” he said.
He also issued a warning to drivers, especially those covering long distances, to refrain from speeding, avoid overloading, and ensure adequate rest to prevent accidents caused by fatigue.
Receiving the goods on behalf of the victims, Mr. Rabiu Subaru, chairman of the Hummer Bus, Trailer, and J5 Unit at Shasha, Akure, commended the FRSC for their honesty and support.
He disclosed that the injured individuals were initially treated in Akure and later transferred to Gombe for continued medical care.
He also confirmed that the FRSC assisted in settling the hospital bills and remained with the victims until their families arrived.
“All the belongings were handed back in perfect condition. No one asked for any payment or reward,” Subaru remarked.
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