BIG STORYCrime & Accidents · Ogun State
Ogun govt says ambulance reached Saapade crash site in 10 minutes
Updated 21:25 WAT, · first published 7 Nov 2026, 11:25 WAT · 7 outlets reporting
The Ogun State Government stated that its ambulance and Federal Road Safety Corps personnel arrived at the Saapade accident scene on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 10 minutes after the incident was reported. This statement contradicts claims by Nollywood actor Kunle Afod, who alleged there was no emergency response for about 20 minutes. The state government dismissed Afod's account as false information. Daily Post and Punch reported that officials insisted the emergency services responded promptly to the crash.
What we know
- Ogun State Government said ambulance and FRSC arrived 10 minutes after the report.
- Kunle Afod claimed there was no emergency response for about 20 minutes.
- The accident occurred at Saapade along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
- The state government accused Afod of spreading false information.
Sources
- Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
- Report by Punch – Punch,
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by New Telegraph – New Telegraph,
- Report by P.M. News – P.M. News,
- Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online,
- Report by Information Nigeria – Information Nigeria,
Updates
- – Now also reported by Information Nigeria
- – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune
- – Now also reported by P.M. News
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by New Telegraph
- – Story published - 2 outlets
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