…As LASTMA Decries Reckless Driving
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — A minimum of two individuals misplaced their lives whereas six others sustained various levels of accidents in three separate highway crashes recorded throughout main corridors of Lagos State on New Yr’s Day, January 1, 2026.
Disturbed by the spate of deadly accidents, the Lagos State Site visitors Administration Authority (LASTMA) has expressed deep concern, attributing the crashes largely to reckless driving and extreme rushing.
One of many deadly incidents occurred at Iyana Itire, inward Oshodi, alongside the Apapa Expressway, the place a violent collision between a Volkswagen business bus (SMK 850 HK) and a Toyota Sienna automobile (KSF 329 XL) claimed the lives of two yet-to-be-identified individuals.
Based on the Basic Supervisor of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who spoke by means of the company’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA officers promptly arrived on the scene and contacted the State Environmental Well being Monitoring Unit (SHEMU) for the evacuation of the deceased, guaranteeing orderliness and stopping additional visitors disruption.
In one other critical accident alongside Ibeju Bridge, inward Eleko axis of the Lekki–Ajah Expressway, a DAF tanker collided with an Opel Zafira automobile (EPE 537 GZ).
Bakare-Oki stated two victims sustained crucial accidents however have been swiftly rescued by LASTMA’s emergency response workforce and conveyed to a close-by medical facility for pressing therapy.
Equally, a crash at Owode Elede, inward Owode Onirin alongside the Ikorodu Highway hall, involving a Volkswagen business bus (AGL 713 XP) and a Toyota Corolla automobile (AGL 607 JF), left 4 individuals injured. LASTMA operatives promptly rescued the victims, facilitated their switch to the hospital and restored visitors circulation within the space.
Condemning the accidents, Bakare-Oki described them as avoidable tragedies precipitated largely by recklessness and extreme rushing, particularly on a day meant to usher in hope, reflection and renewed dedication to security.
He prolonged heartfelt condolences to the households of those that misplaced their lives and prayed for power to bear the losses.
The LASTMA boss additionally recommended the professionalism and swift response of the company’s personnel, noting that their well timed intervention helped forestall additional casualties.
Reiterating the company’s dedication to safeguarding lives and property on Lagos roads, Bakare-Oki warned motorists towards harmful driving habits and urged strict adherence to visitors rules.
“LASTMA stays resolute in implementing visitors legal guidelines, responding swiftly to emergencies and frequently sensitising the motoring public on the significance of highway security, particularly throughout festive and high-mobility intervals,” he stated.
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