Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), early yesterday, apprehended a reckless private car driver after killing an innocent passerby around Ogba, Lagos.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, in a press statement, yesterday, disclosed that the fatal accident happened around Yaya Abatan, by College Road, Ogba, Ikeja.
Adebayo confirmed that a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of an unregistered white ‘Mercedes Benz’ (CLA 250) car lost control, as a result of overspeeding, and hit an innocent passerby who died instantly.
“LASTMA personnel apprehended the driver while running away after he saw that the victim had died as a result of the accident.”
Commander, Agege) Iju-Ifako axis, Akinola Ganiyu, who led the LASTMA’s rescue team, confirmed that the reckless driver was later handed over to Police from Area ‘G’ Police Command, who were equally at the scene of the accident for further investigations.
Ganiyu added: “While the vehicle was immediately cleared off the road for free vehicular movement, members of the deceased family later came and removed the corpse”
LASTMA’s General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba, cautioned the motoring public to stop over-speeding and obey road signs while driving, particularly during these ‘Ember Months’.