At approximately 10:30 a.m. today, a regrettable accident occurred on the Ifako Bridge, en route to the Ogudu area of Lagos. The incident involved an unpainted commercial Mazda bus (MUS 576 YJ) and a Korope mini-bus (FKJ 618).
Preliminary investigations reveal that the driver of the Mazda bus, distracted by eating while driving, lost concentration and subsequently lost control of the vehicle. This lapse in focus was exacerbated by a sudden brake failure, resulting in the unfortunate collision.
Officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded swiftly, rescuing five injured individuals—one male and four females—from the Mazda bus. The victims were promptly attended to, in conjunction with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), and were transported to the Accident and Emergency Centre located near the Toll Gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the victims and strongly urged all motorists, particularly commercial bus operators, to prioritize road safety and remain vigilant to avoid dangerous driving practices.
In a related incident, an Acura SUV (AAA 818 HV) collided with two cows, resulting in the death of the animals and significant damage to the vehicle.
The accident occurred today at Iyana-Oworo, inward Ogudu, where a herd of cattle was crossing the highway.
LASTMA Officers, after clearing the Acura SUV from the road to facilitate smooth traffic flow, handed the vehicle over to the police at Ogudu Police Station for further investigation.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA