Controversy Erupts As Group Accuses Kunle Afod Of Misrepresenting Emergency Response

Ogun Crime Watch has called on the Nigeria Police Force to question Nollywood actor Kunle Afod over a video in which he reportedly criticised the emergency response to Friday’s road accident at Saapade along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

The group made the request in a statement issued by its president, Olumide Martin, claiming that emergency responders from Ogun State arrived at the accident scene at 12:28 p.m., while Afod reportedly shared the video at 12:29 p.m., just one minute later.

According to the organisation, emergency personnel were already attending to the victims when the actor’s video surfaced online. It therefore urged the police to investigate when the footage was recorded, examine the circumstances surrounding its publication and determine whether any laws were violated.

Ogun Crime Watch further alleged that the video was intended to portray the state government’s emergency response negatively, weaken public confidence in its emergency services and provide political opponents with an opportunity to criticise the administration.

Although the group acknowledged that freedom of expression includes the right to criticise government activities, it maintained that public comments concerning emergencies should be based on accurate information and communicated responsibly.

The accident reportedly involved a Mazda bus conveying 18 passengers. The vehicle was said to have suffered a tyre burst before crashing into a concrete barrier near Saapade, leaving 13 passengers injured.

The injured victims were subsequently taken to hospitals for medical attention.

Ogun Crime Watch expressed sympathy with the victims and their families, wishing those receiving treatment a speedy recovery. It also urged motorists to observe speed limits, avoid reckless driving, maintain their vehicles properly and comply with road safety regulations issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps.

The organisation also appealed to public figures and social media influencers to verify information before sharing reports about emergencies, warning that inaccurate claims could create unnecessary panic and undermine public confidence in emergency response agencies.

The group’s demand for a police investigation has placed attention on the circumstances surrounding Afod’s video and the wider debate over responsible public commentary during emergency situations