The increased number of corpses being discarded along the Lagos-Ibadan….CONTINUE READING...CONTINUE READING
expressway has caused unending worry’s among motorists, as they stoked concerns about disease outbreaks and security risks brought on by the ongoing problem.
A corpse was disposed of by the side of the road near Mountain Top University axis, it was covered in a blue sheet and it bore burn scars. While on Tuesday, October 10, another corpse was found in the area, close to the university, with similar burn marks.
This incident has led some drivers to voice their concern about an outbreak of diseases and the security threat that such a persistent problem would present to them.
A motorist has urged the security personnels to focus more on the area and get to the root of the problem.
“I think the corpse was dumped overnight but I cannot ascertain it because it was the odour oozing from that axis that attracted attention to it. It means that this place is not safe, especially at night,” he stated.
A resident in the area added that the decomposing corpse posed a threat to road users if not evacuated quickly as odour coming from the dead body pollutes the area and it can cause health issues.
The Police Public Relations Officer,
Ogun State Command, Omolola Odutola, urged residents to always report such incidents to the Divisional Police Officer in the area while stating that she had informed the nearest police point for necessary action.
“When they observe such a situation, they should report to the nearest police station. The police cannot act when they are not informed, so people should endeavour to always inform their DPO of such issues. The problem is that most times we may not be aware of a missing person unless their family comes to report such,” Odutola stated….CONTINUE READING
