Edo Governor Rescues Accident Victims on Benin

Edo Governor Okpebholo Rescues Accident Victims on Benin–Auchi Road
Victims were rushed to hospital after Venza caused multiple collisions.
Eyewitnesses praised his compassion and decisive leadership.

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Saturday, personally intervened to rescue victims of a fatal motor accident along the Benin–Auchi Road, shortly after the bypass.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor, who was on his way to Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area with his convoy, met a heavy gridlock near the scene and immediately stepped out to assess the situation.

On arrival, he found several accident victims in critical condition, many of them bleeding heavily, while bystanders stood by recording videos instead of offering help.

Moved by the situation, Governor Okpebholo directed that two of his security Hilux vehicles be converted into emergency transport vans. He personally supervised the evacuation of the injured, including a severely wounded woman, who were carefully lifted into the vehicles and rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment.

Eyewitnesses said the accident was caused by the driver of a white Toyota Venza, with registration number ABUJA GWA 50 AW, who drove against traffic and collided with three commercial minibuses fully loaded with passengers. The impact left many injured and caused a major traffic jam.

Governor Okpebholo remained at the scene until he was assured that all the victims were safely transported to a medical facility under the escort of another security vehicle. Only after confirming this did he continue his journey to Irrua.

“Before the governor arrived, people were only taking pictures and videos. But he came, took charge, and ensured the victims were rescued. This is the kind of leader we need; one who leads with compassion and action,” an eyewitness said.