The recent tragic incident along Polytechnic Road in Saki, which claimed the life of Comrade Ogunleye Samuel, is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by reckless driving in Saki community. According to eyewitnesses, a hit-and-run incident involving “Yahoo boys” driving recklessly led to the unfortunate demise of this young life, leaving a family in grief and a community in shock.
This incident is not an isolated case, but rather a symptom of a broader problem. The roads in Saki have become a battleground, where speed demons rule and pedestrians pray for mercy. The Polytechnic Road, in particular, has earned a notorious reputation for reckless driving, and it’s only a matter of time before another tragedy strikes
This tragedy highlights a growing concern that demands immediate attention from both the government and the populace. The Polytechnic Road has become a hotspot for such incidents, largely due to the high speed and lack of consideration for other road users by some drivers.
The question is, what are we waiting for? When will the government take decisive action to tame the speedsters and hold them accountable? The people of Saki deserve better than to live in fear of reckless drivers. We need increased police presence, speed cameras, and a robust road safety campaign to educate drivers and pedestrians alike.
The government must take concrete steps to address this issue. Firstly, there is a need for increased police presence and surveillance along this road to monitor and apprehend reckless drivers. Additionally, the installation of speed cameras and implementation of speed limits can serve as a deterrent to drivers who prioritize speed over safety.
Government action alone is not enough. The community must also take ownership of this problem. We must report reckless drivers, support law enforcement, and promote a culture of road safety. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and our community to demand better.
Moreover, public awareness campaigns on road safety can educate both drivers and pedestrians on the importance of responsible behavior on the roads. Community leaders and local organizations can play a pivotal role in promoting these initiatives and fostering a culture of safety and respect.
As citizens, we also have a role to play. We must report reckless driving incidents and support law enforcement efforts to ensure that those who endanger lives are held accountable. Furthermore, promoting a sense of responsibility among drivers, especially the youth, can go a long way in preventing such tragedies.
The loss of Comrade Ogunleye Samuel, a prominent member of Okeogun Solidarity Forum and Secretary to the Bethel Church in Saki and civil servant is a wake-up call. Let’s seize this moment to reclaim our roads and ensure that no family has to endure the pain of losing a loved one to reckless driving. The road to safety starts here, and it’s time we take the first step.
In conclusion, the loss of Comrade Ogunleye Samuel should serve as a wake-up call for all of us. By working together, we can make our roads safer and prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future. The government must act swiftly, and the community must remain vigilant. Only through collective effort can we ensure that our roads are safe for everyone.
Salam Abdrahman is an indigene of Saki ,Oyo State, Nigeria
Yoruba version :
Opopona si Ibikibi: Ajakale Iwakọ Aibikita ti Saki｜
Isele buruku to sele laipe yii ni opopona Polytechnic ni ilu Saki, eleyii to gba emi Comrade Ogunleye Samuel lowo, je iranti ewu nla to n waye laduugbo Saki. Gege bi oro ti awon ti oro naa ti se oju won se so, isele kan to sele ti awon omo Yahoo boys wa o n wa oko lairotele lo fa iku lailoriire ti igbe aye omode yii, eyi ti o fi idile kan sile ninu ibanuje ati agbegbe kan ninu ijaya.
Iṣẹlẹ yii kii ṣe ọran ti o ya sọtọ, ṣugbọn dipo aami aisan ti iṣoro gbooro. Awọn ọna ti o wa ni Saki ti di aaye ogun, nibiti awọn ẹmi èṣu ti o yara ti n ṣakoso ati awọn ti nrin kiri ti n gbadura fun aanu. Opopona Polytechnic, paapaa, ti gba okiki olokiki fun wiwakọ aibikita, ati pe o jẹ igba diẹ ṣaaju ki ajalu miiran kọlu.
Ajalu yii ṣe afihan ibakcdun ti n dagba ti o nilo akiyesi lẹsẹkẹsẹ lati ọdọ ijọba ati gbogbo eniyan. Opopona Polytechnic ti di aaye fun iru awọn iṣẹlẹ bẹẹ, paapaa nitori iyara giga ati aini akiyesi fun awọn olumulo opopona miiran nipasẹ diẹ ninu awọn awakọ.
Ibeere naa ni, kini a n duro de? Nigbawo ni ijọba yoo gbe igbese ipinnu lati tako awọn iyara iyara ati mu wọn jiyin? Awọn eniyan Saki yẹ ohun ti o dara ju lati gbe ni ibẹru awakọ aibikita. A nilo wiwa ọlọpa ti o pọ si, awọn kamẹra iyara, ati ipolongo aabo opopona to lagbara lati kọ awọn awakọ ati awọn alarinkiri bakanna.
Ijọba gbọdọ gbe awọn igbesẹ ti o daju lati koju ọrọ yii. Ni akọkọ, iwulo wa fun wiwa ọlọpa ti o pọ si ati iwo-kakiri ni opopona yii lati ṣe abojuto ati mu awọn awakọ aibikita. Ni afikun, fifi sori ẹrọ ti awọn kamẹra iyara ati imuse awọn opin iyara le ṣiṣẹ bi idena si awọn awakọ ti o ṣe pataki iyara lori ailewu.
Igbese ijọba nikan ko to. Agbegbe tun gbọdọ gba nini ti iṣoro yii. A gbọdọ jabo awọn awakọ aibikita, ṣe atilẹyin fun agbofinro, ati igbega aṣa ti aabo opopona. A jẹ fun ara wa, awọn ọmọ wa, ati agbegbe wa lati beere dara julọ.
Pẹlupẹlu, awọn ipolongo ifitonileti ti gbogbo eniyan lori aabo opopona le kọ awọn awakọ mejeeji ati awọn ẹlẹsẹ lori pataki ti ihuwasi lodidi lori awọn opopona. Awọn adari agbegbe ati awọn ajọ agbegbe le ṣe ipa pataki ni igbega awọn ipilẹṣẹ wọnyi ati idagbasoke aṣa ti ailewu ati ọwọ.
Gẹgẹbi ọmọ ilu, a tun ni ipa lati ṣe. A gbọdọ jabo awọn iṣẹlẹ awakọ aibikita ati atilẹyin awọn ipa agbofinro lati rii daju pe awọn ti o fi ẹmi wewu ni a ṣe jiyin. Síwájú sí i, gbígbé ìmọ̀lára ẹrù-iṣẹ́ lárugẹ láàárín àwọn awakọ̀, ní pàtàkì àwọn ọ̀dọ́, lè ṣe púpọ̀ gan-an ní dídènà irú àjálù bẹ́ẹ̀.
Pipadanu Comrade Ogunleye Samuel to je gbajugbaja omo egbe Okeogun Solidarity Forum ati akowe ijo Bethel ni Saki je ipe ji. Jẹ ki a lo akoko yii lati gba awọn ọna wa pada ki o rii daju pe ko si idile kan ti o ni lati farada irora ti sisọnu olufẹ kan si wiwakọ aibikita. Opopona si ailewu bẹrẹ nibi, ati pe o to akoko ti a gbe igbesẹ akọkọ.
Ni ipari, iku Comrade Ogunleye Samuel yẹ ki o jẹ ipe ijidide fun gbogbo wa. Nipa ṣiṣẹpọ, a le jẹ ki awọn ọna wa ni aabo ati ṣe idiwọ iru awọn iṣẹlẹ aibalẹ ni ọjọ iwaju. Ìjọba gbọ́dọ̀ yára gbéṣẹ́, àwọn aráàlú sì gbọ́dọ̀ ṣọ́ra. Nipasẹ igbiyanju apapọ nikan ni a le rii daju pe awọn ọna wa ni ailewu fun gbogbo eniyan.