Woman, others dead as police, driver struggle steering wheel in Lagos

At least four passengers, including a woman and her two children, have been reported dead after a yet-to-be-identified police officer reportedly dragged the steering wheel of a vehicle while in motion in the Ago Palace Way of Okota in Lagos State. DAILY POST reports.InformationGuideNigeria

An eyewitness, who posted the development on his X handle, #tobe_stevee, said the driver was earlier arrested by some police officers.NYSC Portal

He said the incident occurred when the driver attempted to escape while he was being taken to the police station in the area.

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He wrote: “Something happened in my area this morning. A driver was arrested by the police, one of them got into his car, while the others followed, on the way to the station, at the okota roundabout, the driver decided to play a fast one and diverted to another way.JAMB Result

“While in motion, the policeman and driver began to contest for the steering wheel. Eventually, they both lost control, and the car hit a tricycle (keke). In the tricycle, A woman with her two kids and the rider. All of them died. May their soul Rest In Peace”.

Efforts by DAILY POST to reach the Lagos State Police command proved abortive as the Police Public Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin could not take call.JAMB Portal

He also did not respond to text message sent to him by our correspondent.

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