The Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority has disclosed that it rescued 25 vehicles from flooding during the recent downpour.
The Executive Chairman of OYTRMA, Dr Akin Fagbemi, made the disclosure during an interview session with journalists in Ibadan, on Friday.
Fagbemi said the vehicles, as well as the passengers, that got stranded in the flood, were rescued and towed to safety by the agency’s personnel.
He said, “The recent heavy downpour across the country has numerous impacts on each state and different economic sectors.
“While it may be a blessing to farmers and those in the agro-allied professions, it is obviously a tough period for road users, both private and commercial, as the flood deters free movement of vehicles, thereby causing terrific traffic loggerheads and break-downs on our roads.
“This is what we are presently experiencing in some parts of Oyo State and we implore all our road users to drive with extra care and carry out routine maintenance such as ensuring wipers are in good working conditions to enhance visibility and that vehicles’ brakes are in perfect condition.
“We want to add that those who could not drive efficiently during the time of rain are advised to drive very slowly at comfortable speed or should be courageous enough to pull-over at a safe spot till the rain subsides.
“On Tuesday, we rescued a total of 25 broken-down vehicles at different locations across the state, with six, eight, two and four at Dugbe,
Academy-Challenge, Mokola and Iwo-Road respectively in Ibadan while two others were rescued in Oyo town and two in Saki.
“We hereby seize this opportunity to call on owners of these vehicles to come and retrieve them at our offices closest to the scene of breakdown or visit our administrative headquarters in Ibadan for further enquiries.
“As a proactive agency of government, we shall always work to maintain the low accident index in the state, even in the face of the current downpour.”
