LAGOS, Nigeria – A mini-bus driver was recovered lifeless from the wreckage of a crash involving his vehicle and a truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near the Lagos State Government Secretariat on January 8, 2025.
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, the collision left the driver trapped in the wreckage of the mini-bus, but swift action by LASTMA officers, alongside LASAMBUS and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel, ensured the immediate rescue of other passengers, all of whom emerged unharmed.
Despite the relentless efforts to extricate the driver from the wreck, Bakare-Oki stated that the driver was found lifeless. His remains were subsequently handed over to FRSC officials. The rescue operation was supported by security personnel from the Alausa Police Division, who provided protection at the scene.
Bakare-Oki expressed his deep sympathy to the family of the deceased and emphasized the importance of following traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies. “This heartbreaking incident serves as a profound reminder of the dire consequences of reckless driving,” he said, urging road users to exercise caution and prioritize safety.
LASTMA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting safer roads across the state.