CITIZENS COMPASS —Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday, December 21, 2023, rescued the driver of a commercial bus and two passengers in a serious accident at Anthony – Oke inward Oshodi, Lagos.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, in a press statement confirmed said the passengers were females.
According to him, the accident involved a Volkswagen ‘T4’ bus with number plate, EPE 399 YC and a ‘Homo’ Truck with number plate, T 20174 LA.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the ‘Homo’ Truck drove recklessly and crushed a Commercial Volkswagen ‘T4’ bus while on motion as a result of a brake failure.
“Immediately the accident occurred, Traffic Officer, Abidoye Segun (Zebra 4), who led the rescue operation, quickly contacted Mosafejo Police Station and officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) before the three accident victims were rescued.”
The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki who visited the accident scene warned Tanker/Truck drivers against reckless driving and to always ensure their heavy duty vehicles are in good condition including the braking system before embarking on any journey within and outside the State.
Bakare Oki however appealed to members of the public, particularly motorists, to obey all traffic regulations in order to ensure safety of all road users before, during and after the Yuletide Season.
