LASTMA Nabs Truck Driver Who Killed Motor Boy Along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended a driver of a fully loaded containerised truck for allegedly crushing a motor boy to death by MTN inward Sunrise along Oshodi – Apapa Expressway.

The agency disclosed the development in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq.

He revealed that the incident occurred on Sunday.

According to Taofiq, a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the fully loaded containerised truck (T1360LA) unknowingly crushed the motor boy who was sleeping under his truck while the driver was trying move along with other loaded trucks going inward Tin Can Port Gate, Apapa.

“Immediately the unfortunate incident happened and the motor boy was confirmed dead after rushing him to a nearby hospital, the truck driver took to his heels but was immediately apprehended by Lastma officials led by Traffic Officer Adams Lateef ‘Zebra’ (Zone 13) Apapa,” the statement reads in part.

“The truck driver was later handed over by Lastma Officials to Police men from the Trinity Police Division area of Apapa for further investigation.”

Meanwhile, the General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki, has appealed to drivers to always ensure they always check round their trucks to ascertain nothing was found under before embarking on any movement.

While sympathizing with the family of the deceased, Mr. Oki however sent his condolences.

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