By Akinwale Kasali
LASTMA, LASEMA On Rescue Mission
A 40-feet Containerized Truck has crushed a mini bus, popular as Korope, at Agbotikuyo enroute Iyana Ipaja leaving several persons injured.
The catastrophic collision involved a fully-laden 40-foot Mack containerized truck (MUS 729 XY), which, reportedly, due to brake failure, toppled onto a commercial minibus.
Tragically, the devastating impact led to the instant death of the minibus driver. His life was abruptly cut short in the line of duty.
This development led to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, to issue a statement which regretted the harrowing road traffic gridlock in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025.
In a remarkable display of sense of duty and courage, LASTMA Officers deployed along the corridor swiftly mobilized and rescued three passengers — two females and one male — unhurt, but were immediately handed over to medical emergency responders for attention.
The fallen articulated truck obstructed over 50 percent of the arterial carriageway, precipitating a substantial traffic backlog that rippled across adjoining routes, notably Shofunde and Olufunlayo.
LASTMA operatives immediately instituted comprehensive traffic diversion and control protocols to alleviate the congestion and maintain orderliness.
The truck driver, in a failed attempt to abscond from the scene, was apprehended by vigilant LASTMA Officers and handed to security personnel from both the Elere and Area ‘G’ Police Divisions, who had been duly notified by LASTMA officials.
The emergency response teams from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Response Unit, Lagos State Ambulance Services, LASAMBUS, and officers of the Nigeria Police Force collaborated efficiently with prompt coordination by LASTMA rescue team to secure the accident scene, recover the remains, and ensure traffic and civil normalcy were fully restored.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, expressed profound sadness and extended his condolences to the bereaved family.
He used the occasion to issue a stern reminder to all operators of articulated vehicles to exercise the utmost vigilance and mechanical diligence.
In his words, “Truck operators must adhere strictly to safety protocols. It is non-negotiable that every articulated vehicle undergo thorough mechanical inspection — especially the braking systems — before venturing onto our roads. Preventable tragedies like this underscore the need for unwavering compliance.”
Hon. Giwa also assured the public that the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to traffic safety enforcement, robust emergency responsiveness, and the relentless pursuit of roadworthiness compliance to avert further loss of lives.
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