Mobolaji Michael
OPERATIVES of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday apprehended the driver of a fully loaded containerised truck after it crushed a motor boy to death at MTN inward Sunrise, along the Oshodi – Apapa Expressway.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the fully loaded containerised truck (T_1360LA) unknowingly crushed the motor boy who was sleeping under his truck while the driver was trying to move along with other loaded trucks going inward Tin Can Port Gate, Apapa.
Immediately the unfortunate incident occurred and the motor boy was confirmed dead by medical personnel of a hospital he was rushed to, 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 truck driver, according to Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA was later handed over to Policemen from the Trinity Police Division area of Apapa for further investigation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bakare Oki, has in the meantime appealed to drivers to ensure they always check round their trucks to ascertain nothing was found before engaging on any journey.
While sympathizing with the family of the deceased, Mr. Bakare Oki however sent his condolences.
Eighteen-Eleven Media