A serious road accident occurred yesterday at College Bus Stop along Ikotun-Igando Road, involving a Volkswagen commercial bus (KSF 364 XC) and an Acura Jeep (MUS 99 GN).

According to preliminary investigations, the Acura Jeep driver, reportedly speeding excessively, lost control, mounted the median, and crashed into the oncoming commercial bus filled with passengers.

The collision caused severe injuries, with victims suffering multiple fractures and other trauma.

LASTMA’s Swift Rescue Operation

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) operatives responded immediately, rescuing 13 injured passengers—eight males and five females.

To ensure a smooth operation, security personnel from the Igando Police Division provided necessary support.

With assistance from concerned passersby, LASTMA officials transported all casualties to a private medical facility in Igando for urgent medical attention.

LASTMA Warns Against Speeding

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the critical need for drivers to adhere to speed limits to prevent such accidents.

“The Lagos State Government is actively deploying speed limit enforcement cameras across key locations to monitor and deter reckless driving,” he stated.

Mr. Bakare-Oki also extended his sympathies to the victims, wishing them a speedy recovery.

“LASTMA remains committed to ensuring safer roads and reducing traffic-related casualties across Lagos State,” he added.

Traffic Safety in Focus

The Lagos State Government continues to implement measures to enhance road safety, including stricter traffic enforcement and public awareness campaigns.

Motorists are urged to drive responsibly and obey speed regulations to prevent avoidable accidents.

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced the closure of the main carriageway from Ojuelegba Bridge towards Maryland for safety reasons.

This follows two separate incidents involving a 33,000-litre container truck that broke down inside the BRT corridor and a tanker crash at the BRT culvert in the same area.

To ease movement, vehicles are being redirected to the service lane along the affected stretch.

LASTMA officers, led by Director of Rescue Mr. Hakeem Adeosun, are on-site coordinating traffic control and ensuring the situation is managed effectively.

“An update will be provided as soon as the rescue operations are completed,” stated Adebayo Taofiq, PRO of LASTMA.

Motorists are advised to cooperate with LASTMA officials and plan alternative routes to avoid delays.

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A Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer has suffered life-altering injuries after a reckless trailer driver lost control at excessive speed, crashing into him at the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos.

The incident occurred while the officer was on his way to resume his afternoon duty.

Investigations reveal that the fully loaded trailer, with Bauchi State registration number KTG 33 ZZ, was moving from Agidingbi by Oba Ogunji Road towards Omole Junction in the Ogba area when the driver, speeding dangerously, lost control.

Tragic Consequences of Speeding

The impact of the crash resulted in severe trauma, leaving the LASTMA officer with multiple fractures on his right leg and hand. Upon emergency evaluation at the Surgical Emergency Centre of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), medical specialists determined that the extent of the injuries necessitated the amputation of his right leg.

In a desperate bid to escape justice, the truck driver fled the scene.

However, a swift response by officers from Ojodu Police Station, in collaboration with LASTMA personnel, led to his immediate arrest.

LASTMA General Manager Condemns Recklessness

Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, visited the injured officer at LASUTH and strongly condemned the reckless behavior of the driver.

He stated:

“LASTMA officers are not adversaries to motorists; rather, they are dedicated to ensuring that traffic flows seamlessly, thereby fostering economic growth and urban efficiency in Lagos State.”

He further emphasized that such a tragedy could have been avoided if the driver had followed basic road safety rules.

Mr. Bakare-Oki urged trailer and truck operators and all motorists to adopt a safety-first approach to driving, highlighting the priceless value of human life.

Commitment to Road Safety

As LASTMA intensifies efforts to enforce traffic regulations, Mr. Bakare-Oki reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to ensuring safe and orderly roads in Lagos.

He also extended heartfelt sympathy to the injured officer and wished him a swift recovery.

This tragic incident once again underscores the dangers of reckless driving and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent avoidable accidents on Lagos roads.

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