Police Arrests Driver Of Truck Who Crushed Lagos Students To Death
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested the driver of a truck who crushed some pupils on Tuesday along Ogunusi Road, Grammar School Bus Stop, Lagos State.
It was gathered that a mob descended on the driver and reportedly chased him to the Ogba area before the police apprehended him.
Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adekunle Ajisebutu said that investigation had commenced into the incident.
“The driver has been arrested. Investigation into the accident is ongoing,” he told reporters.
It was gathered that the pupils were on their way home after school activities and had wanted to cross the road when the truck ran over them.
It was also gathered that the mob, comprising angry youths, clashed with policemen at the scene who tried to maintain law and order.
According to Punch emergency responders including operatives of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency turned back from the scene in the ensuing riot.
The incident grounded vehicular movement as motorists deserted the road and stranded commuters trekked long distances.
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