A tragic incident occurred in Lagos yesterday, sparking outrage among residents. A motorist, who was arrested by LASTMA officials for driving on the BRT lane, was crushed by another vehicle trying to evade arrest. The driver’s brother was also injured and rushed to the hospital.
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased driver was asked to pay N100,000 to be released, but negotiations were ongoing when the accident happened. The protesters alleged that LASTMA officials and police were responsible for the motorist’s death.
Incident Details:
- Location: Super area of Abule-Egba, Lagos
- Cause: Motorist arrested for driving on BRT lane
- Accident: Another vehicle rammed into the stationary Toyota vehicle
- Fatalities: One (driver)
- Injuries: One (driver’s brother)
The protesters barricaded the BRT lane with the Corolla car, threatening to carry out jungle justice on any LASTMA or police personnel seen in the area.
They chanted “No LASTMA, Police on this road again.” Police teams were deployed to prevent escalation, but protesters continued to demonstrate.
This incident highlights tensions between law enforcement and the public in Lagos. The protesters’ actions reflect widespread frustration with perceived heavy-handedness and corruption among traffic officials.
Source: Vanguard.
