By Peace Udugba
A tragic accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State has claimed six lives, including a minor, while nine others sustained injuries.
According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the injured victims were taken to nearby hospitals, while the deceased were deposited at the FMC morgue pending identification.
The accident involved a blue Volvo FL6 truck and a white commercial bus, reportedly caused by excessive speeding and reckless driving.
LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the bereaved families and emphasised the need for patience, discipline, and defensive driving, especially during the Ember Months—a period notorious for increased road crashes.
He noted that crashes during this time are not caused by spiritual forces but by human error and failure to obey traffic regulations.
