A Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer has lost his right leg following a tragic accident caused by the reckless driving of a fully loaded trailer.
The LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement, signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, detailed how the unfortunate event unfolded.
According to Bakare-Oki, the accident occurred on Tuesday at the Ojodu Berger axis when the speeding trailer driver lost control of his vehicle.
“The tragic incident happened as the officer was heading to commence his afternoon duty, highlighting the dangers of careless driving on public roads,” he stated.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the trailer, registered in Bauchi State with plate number KTG 33 ZZ, was traveling from Agidingbi via Oba Ogunji Road toward Omole Junction in Ogba when the driver, moving at an excessive speed, lost control and crashed.
The violent collision left the LASTMA officer with severe injuries, including a critical fracture to his right leg and hand. Following an emergency assessment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital’s (LASUTH) Surgical Emergency Centre, doctors determined that an immediate amputation of the officer’s right leg was necessary.
Shockingly, the driver fled the scene, but with swift intervention from the Ojodu Police Division and LASTMA officials, he was promptly apprehended.
Condemning the incident, Bakare-Oki stressed that such tragedies could be avoided if drivers exercised caution and adhered to road safety regulations.
“LASTMA officers are not enemies of motorists but are dedicated to ensuring smooth traffic flow, which is vital for economic growth and urban efficiency in Lagos,” he stated.
He also expressed prayers for the officer’s swift recovery and reaffirmed LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to road safety and traffic management across Lagos.
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