…2 kids severely injured
A keke napep rider and an expectant mother died yesterday at Okota axis of the state after a vehicle rammed into them. Two children sustained injuries.
A statement by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed this.
According to Kehinde Hassan, Traffic Officer of Okota Zone 27, driver of a blue TOYOTA Sienna bus (AKD 944 HN) was arrested for driving against traffic at Ago Palace Way. A policeman attached with the patrol team, volunteered to escort him to LASTMA office for proper booking.
“On their way, the driver tried to escape by diverting into Bayo Oyewale Street by Ago roundabout, in the process he rammed into a fully loaded tricycle. While the rider died instantly, the expectant mother died at the hospital. Two children who sustained injuries are currently in Intensive Care Unit.
“The agency commiserates with the bereaved families, and promises that thorough investigation would be done and justice served appropriately,” he added.
