The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Sector Command, has handed over N101,170 and a motorcycle, recovered from the scene of an accident to the victims’ families.
Samuel Ibitoye, the Sector Commander, handed over the recovered items to the deceased’ families on Friday in Akure.
Ibitoye said the handover was part of the corps’ integrity and transparency and to ensure the families of the victims got the items recovered at the accident scene.
The sector commander said the crash occurred on January 5, at about 5:40 am along Ijoka Road in Akure. He explained that the crash involved an articulated vehicle and a motorcycle, which resulted in the death of the motorcyclist and his passenger.
“Our team of rescuers visited the place and took the victims to the morgue at the state hospital. At the scene, a motorcycle was recovered and the sum of N101,170 from the passenger.
“Today, we are handing over the bike to the brother and wife of the bike rider, and the money recovered to the children of the pillion (passenger), who died in the crash.
“So, the handover was to show the whole world, and the nation at large, the corps’ transparency, integrity, passion and empathy for the motoring public.
“As the FRSC, we are there to protect lives and properties, and also ensure even a pin recovered at the scene of a crash will not be missing but intact,” he said.
Ibitoye also called on motorists, especially articulated vehicles, to be patient on the road, be empathetic of other road users, care for their vehicles and drive to save lives.
“Consideration of other road users is very necessary on our roads and we shouldn’t use our own activities to destroy other lives.
“Those riding bikes and tricycles should avoid driving at night and should let the day break before embarking on any journey,” he said.
Responding, Miss Aderonke Akinyike, daughter to the deceased passenger, commended the FRSC for their transparency throughout the processing of recovery and handover of the money.
“My mother was going to the market on the fateful day she had an accident and the money she had on her was N101,170.
“The money has been given to me and my sister, Joy, intact on behalf of the family.
” So, I commend the FRSC for this. I say a big thank you to the road safety and they should continue the good job,” she said.
Also, Mr. Niyi Akinnajo, an elder brother to the deceased bike man, and Mrs Funke Akinlade, his wife, applauded the FRSC, saying the bike was given to the family “without paying a dime to the command.”
