A Policeman, apparently riding against traffic, was killed on Sunday on the Third Mainland Bridge, in ward Iyana Oworo, Lagos.
Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, in a statement disclosed that the accident occurred when a Lexus vehicle (EPE 765 JN) rammed into a police officer riding a Bajaj motorcycle on the bridge.
“The officer died on the spot,” Bakare-Oki said. The driver of the Lexus reportedly turned himself in at Adekunle Police Division shortly after the crash.
Following distress calls, LASTMA officials, in collaboration with officers of the Nigeria Police Force, arrived to manage traffic and begin emergency response.
“Traffic cones and safety devices were strategically placed to prevent further accidents, while police operatives documented the incident,” he said.
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Coordinated evacuation operations removed affected vehicles and restored normal traffic flow along Third Mainland Bridge.
Bakare-Oki urged motorists to exercise caution, obey speed limits, and avoid reckless driving on Lagos roads.
He stressed responsible driving habits and compliance with traffic regulations to reduce avoidable fatalities across Lagos State.
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