A federal fire service officer stationed at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos died on Wednesday following a traffic incident along the Trade Fair inward Abule-Ado service lane.
Adebayo Taofiq, a spokesman for LASTMA, stated that preliminary investigations showed that the firefighter was struck by a commercial motorcyclist who was traveling against the designated one-way traffic at a high speed while trying to cross the expressway.
A fully loaded Shacman truck (registration number JJJ 919 YK) was unable to brake in time during the ensuing commotion, which led to a deadly collision.
LASTMA officials secured the location and contacted the Onireke Police Division, which has launched an official inquiry. Both the rider and the truck driver allegedly fled the area before authorities could apprehend them.
Colleagues of the deceased firefighter transported his remains from the Trade Fair Complex using an official ambulance.
Reacting to the occurrence, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olaleken Bakare-Oki, extended sincere sympathies to the deceased family, praying for strength and comfort during this difficult period.
He guaranteed the family of the agency’s support during this moment.
Bakare-Oki lamented the continuous scourge of wrong-way driving in Lagos, warning motorists and commercial drivers that irresponsible disrespect for traffic laws leads to avoidable tragedies.
According to him, “road users should obey directional signs and comply strictly with government-approved speed limits as an essential civic responsibility towards preserving human life.”
LASTMA reaffirms its ongoing commitment to promoting safety, enforcing traffic laws, and fostering a more disciplined and responsible motoring culture throughout Lagos State.
