The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) solemnly notifies the public of a grievous lone-vehicle accident that culminated in the tragic and untimely death of a female pedestrian at the NYSC Bus-Stop, inward Igando, Lagos.
The deceased, who was peacefully en route to a worship service at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Church, Igando, met her unfortunate end when she was fatally struck by the driver of a Mercedes-Benz C-300. Reports indicate that the victim was lawfully navigating the designated pedestrian corridor when the vehicle, under circumstances yet to be definitively ascertained, veered into her pathway with devastating and irreversible consequences.
Upon receipt of distress alerts, LASTMA personnel stationed along the Igando axis responded with commendable alacrity and operational proficiency. Demonstrating tactical coordination and adherence to established emergency response protocols, the officers promptly cordoned off the accident scene to forestall secondary collisions and ensure the safety of other road users. Vehicular movement within the corridor was meticulously regulated to prevent congestion and additional hazards, while requisite safety procedures were immediately activated.
In a deeply reprehensible development, the driver of the Mercedes-Benz C-300 absconded from the scene upon recognizing the fatal outcome of the collision. This act of flight not only compounds the gravity of the tragedy but also constitutes a flagrant violation of statutory and civic obligations incumbent upon motorists involved in traffic incidents.
The accident vehicle was thereafter secured and evacuated from the carriageway by LASTMA operatives in strategic collaboration with officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Igando Division. This coordinated inter-agency intervention facilitated the prompt restoration of normal vehicular flow and public order within the affected vicinity.
In a profoundly heartrending turn of events, news of the tragedy reached the MFM Church during service, where the victim’s husband was already present among fellow congregants. Overcome with anguish, he and members of the church community proceeded to the scene and respectfully conveyed the remains of the deceased for necessary rites.
The causative factors underlying the fatal occurrence remain under thorough investigation by the Nigeria Police Force. The findings of this inquiry are expected to illuminate the precise circumstances surrounding the incident and to inform appropriate prosecutorial measures against the fleeing driver in accordance with extant traffic and criminal statutes.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, conveyed profound condolences to the bereaved family and extended heartfelt sympathies to the entire MFM Church community.
He prayed that Almighty God grant them the fortitude and spiritual resilience required to endure the irreparable loss occasioned by this tragic event.
Mr. Bakare-Oki reaffirmed LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to the preservation of human life and the strict enforcement of traffic discipline across Lagos roadways.
He emphasized that the outcome of the ongoing police investigation would guide the Government’s subsequent course of action. Furthermore, he admonished motorists to exercise heightened vigilance, adhere strictly to statutory speed regulations and demonstrate unequivocal respect for pedestrian rights at all times.
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