Police Deny Involvement Of Oluremi Tinubu’s Convoy In Ondo Road Accident

What Happened in Akure?

The Ondo State Police Command has publicly dismissed widespread reports suggesting that a vehicle in the convoy of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was responsible for the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in Akure on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Contrary to viral claims made by media outlets such as Sahara Reporters, the police have confirmed that the First Lady’s convoy was not connected to the incident in any way.

Police Investigation Reveals Truth Behind the Incident

In an official statement, DSP Olufunmilayo Ayanlade, the Command’s spokesperson, clarified that eyewitness accounts and early investigations revealed that an unregistered white Lexus vehicle was responsible for the hit-and-run incident.

“The report published by Sahara Reporters was misleading and lacked factual accuracy. The First Lady’s convoy was not present at the scene of the accident,” Ayanlade said.

A witness reportedly chased the fleeing Lexus driver using a motorcycle, tracking the direction the vehicle took after the crash. The accident occurred in the Oba-Ile area of Akure, where the girl was fatally hit while crossing the road.

Police Commissioner Visits Victim’s Family

In a compassionate move, the Commissioner of Police for Ondo State Command personally visited the grieving family to extend condolences and assure them of a transparent and thorough investigation.

“We remain committed to uncovering the identity of the hit-and-run driver and bringing justice to the victim’s family,” the statement concluded.

Why Was Oluremi Tinubu in Ondo State?

The First Lady was in Ondo State to spearhead the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Outreach, a program under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). During her visit, she distributed over 10,000 medical kits, including Crocs and scrubs, to licensed midwives across the South-West geopolitical zone.

You can read more about the Renewed Hope Initiative via The Presidency’s Official Website

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