For many residents of Epe, daily movement has increasingly become a journey of uncertainty, as recurring truck-related accidents continue to claim lives and leave families in grief across major routes in the area.
From Ayetoro to Hospital Road, T-Junction, Man Power, Shade, Ita-Opo, and Atlantic Road in Poka, these once-busy and economically vital corridors have, over time, turned into tragic hotspots where avoidable accidents involving heavy-duty trucks have become a disturbing pattern.
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Residents recount painful incidents of trailers losing control, brake failures, and reckless driving, often resulting in fatal crashes.
At T-Junction and Ita-Opo, traders and commuters have repeatedly fallen victim, while Atlantic Road, Poka, has witnessed multiple close calls and devastating accidents involving sand-laden trucks servicing construction activities in the Lekki-Epe axis.
At Ayetoro and Hospital Road, the situation has been particularly alarming, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of chaos, injuries, and loss of lives that could have been prevented with stricter regulations and road safety measures.
Many residents have long called for urgent government intervention, citing the increasing presence of articulated vehicles navigating narrow and densely populated roads without adequate control.
The human toll of these accidents has not only disrupted livelihoods but has also instilled fear among pedestrians, school children, traders, and motorists who ply these routes daily.
Community leaders and stakeholders have, on several occasions, raised concerns over the lack of effective monitoring, poor traffic management, and insufficient safety infrastructure.
It is against this troubling backdrop that Epe Local Government, under the leadership of Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has taken decisive steps to confront the challenge head-on.
Demonstrating responsive and people-centered leadership, the Chairman on Monday, March 30, 2026, received a high-powered delegation from the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation at the Council Secretariat to urgently address the growing concern.
The engagement, prompted by deep concern for residents’ safety, focused on practical and lasting solutions to the alarming rate of truck-related accidents that have resulted in tragic and avoidable loss of lives across the affected areas.
The Ministry’s delegation was led by Mr. S. A. Agbomeji, Director of Transport Policy and Coordination, alongside Mr. Edu N., Director of Transport Operations, and Engr. Jenty, Deputy Director of Transport Operations. Other officials present included Mr. Rasheed Adebayo, Mr. Michael Keldiri, Mr. Bello Oluwaseun, Mr. Fekeade Azeez, and Mr. Ogundano Femi.
Deliberations at the meeting produced decisive steps, including the immediate identification and installation of safety barriers at strategic locations across Epe to regulate truck movement and significantly reduce risks, particularly in busy and densely populated areas like T-Junction, Ita-Opo, and Atlantic Road.
Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman emphasized the urgency of intervention.
“Every life matters and must be protected. We cannot continue to witness avoidable tragedies on our roads. This administration is committed to taking bold and proactive measures to ensure the safety of our people.”
She further reassured residents of sustained collaboration with relevant authorities.
“The safety and well-being of our people remain our top priority. This collaboration is a crucial step toward restoring confidence on our roads and ensuring a safer environment for all.”
The meeting concluded with a firm commitment from both parties to fast-track the implementation of agreed measures, including strict monitoring and enforcement to guarantee compliance among truck operators.
For many residents, this intervention comes as a long-awaited response to years of recurring tragedies.
As enforcement begins and safety structures are introduced, there is renewed hope that the roads of Epe will no longer be synonymous with loss, but with safety, order, and responsible mobility.
