NIGERIA: Hawker Killed in Okokomaiko Crash as LASTMA Rescues Seven in Separate Ogudu Accident

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria

A roadside hawker has been killed in a fatal crash at Okokomaiko, while seven passengers were rescued in a separate accident at Ogudu inward Toll Gate, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

In a statement, LASTMA said the fatal incident involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number SMK 674 HY, which led to the death of an adult male hawker at the scene.

Officials of the agency were said to have responded swiftly to the distress call, securing the accident site and evacuating the remains of the deceased from the carriageway.

Police officers from the Ketu Division subsequently conveyed the body to the Badagry Mortuary for further procedures.

In a separate incident, LASTMA personnel also intervened in a collision at Ogudu inward Toll Gate involving a Mazda commercial bus (MUS 231 YA) and a Lexus Jeep (FKJ 23 HL), which left seven passengers injured.

Emergency responders, including officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), evacuated the victims to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.

“The incident resulted in injuries to seven passengers, who were promptly rescued and taken for medical attention,” the statement noted.

The agency added that all vehicles involved in both accidents have been handed over to the police for further investigation into the causes of the crashes.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, called on motorists to exercise greater caution on the roads.

“Drivers must comply strictly with traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds, and exercise increased vigilance, particularly during late-night hours,” he said.

LASTMA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring road safety and efficient traffic manageme

nt across Lagos State.