The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly responded to a tragic road incident that resulted in the death of a roadside hawker at Okokomaiko, alongside a separate collision at Ogudu inward Toll Gate where seven injured passengers were successfully rescued.
The fatal incident at Okokomaiko involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number SMK 674 HY. The crash led to the untimely death of an adult male hawker. LASTMA officials responded swiftly to the distress call, securing the accident scene and evacuating the remains of the deceased from the carriageway.
Subsequently, Officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Ketu Division conveyed the body to the Badagry Mortuary for further necessary procedures.
In a separate development, LASTMA personnel also intervened promptly in a collision at Ogudu inward Toll Gate involving a Mazda commercial bus (MUS 231 YA) and a Lexus Jeep (FKJ 23 HL). The incident resulted in injuries to seven passengers, all of whom were rescued at the scene.
Emergency response was further strengthened by the presence of security operatives from the Ogudu Police Division, while officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) efficiently evacuated the injured victims to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
All vehicles involved in the accidents have been handed over to the Police for further investigation into the underlying causes of both incidents.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki reiterated the Authority’s call for heightened road safety consciousness among motorists.
He urged drivers to strictly comply with traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds and exercise increased vigilance, particularly during late-night hours when visibility and alertness are often compromised.
LASTMA remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and ensuring seamless traffic management across the State.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department
LASTMA
