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Truck crushes two students, tricycle driver to death in Epe
Truck crushes two students, tricycle driver to death in Epe
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Monday as separate fatal accidents claimed the lives of at least three people, including two students, in two different locations.
The first incident occurred at the Ayeyoro traffic light in Epe, where a truck, suffering a brake failure, crashed into a commercial tricycle and a stationary Toyota Camry car before veering off the road and crashing into the Ayetoro Market Complex. The collision resulted in the tragic deaths of the tricycle driver and two students from Manpower Technical School, Epe.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident took place around midday at Ayeyoro. LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed that the truck (DCG-TM-028) was descending from Ita-Opo when it lost control due to the brake failure. The truck collided with the tricycle (Marwa AGL 442 QC) and the Toyota Camry, which was stationary at the traffic light, before crashing into the market complex.
LASTMA officials, with assistance from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), responded quickly to the scene to secure the area. The bodies of the deceased were later transferred to the Epe General Hospital Mortuary. Bakare-Oki also noted that efforts were made to clear the wreckage, including removing the Dangote truck, to ease traffic congestion and ensure safety for other road users.
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In a separate incident, another fatal crash occurred at Ijaye, near Abule-Egba. The accident involved an LT Bus (FKJ 762 AD) and a Toyota Hiace Bus (MUS 154 YE), both of which were reportedly involved in a brake failure. LASTMA personnel acted swiftly, rescuing the driver and two passengers, who were then rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Additionally, LASTMA officers successfully rescued three individuals—two females and one male—from a multi-vehicle collision at Tsunami Bridge, near Ketu. The accident involved two Volkswagen commercial buses (LSD 483 CT and AGL 267) and a 10-tyre DAF truck, leaving the victims with varying degrees of injury. They were quickly transported to a local hospital for immediate care, with security support provided by officers from Alapere Police Station.
Bakare-Oki emphasized the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly for braking systems, urging all motorists to ensure their vehicles are in optimal condition before embarking on any journey. “Regular maintenance checks are crucial to preventing such calamitous incidents and saving lives,” he said.
Truck crushes two students, tricycle driver to death in Epe
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Gunmen kill two soldiers in Abia checkpoint attack
Gunmen kill two soldiers in Abia checkpoint attack
Early Wednesday morning, gunmen attacked an army checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states, located in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area.
The assailants reportedly arrived around 6:18 a.m. in a white Lexus SUV (model 350/400) and launched an assault that resulted in the deaths of two soldiers.
A military source, who wished to remain anonymous, provided details of the incident but could not confirm the exact number of attackers involved.
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Confirming the incident in a press release on Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Unuakhalu of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA said: “In the early hours of today, 13 November 2024, troops of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA, deployed at a checkpoint along the Umuahia – Owerri Road in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, came under attack by the irredentist group Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network.
“During the attack, the gallant troops were able to repel the assault, forcing the attackers to retreat in disarray with gunshot wounds, abandoning one Sienna and one Lexus Jeep used in the attack. However, in the ensuing firefight, two soldiers paid the supreme price.”
The Joint Task Force appealed to residents of the South East, particularly those in Abia State, for credible information to help track down the fleeing attackers and combat criminal elements in the region.
The force reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property in line with global best practices and the rules of engagement.
Gunmen kill two soldiers in Abia checkpoint attack
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94 arrested as task force raids Lagos rail corridor squatters
94 arrested as task force raids Lagos rail corridor squatters
At least 94 illegal occupants and squatters along the railway corridor from Pen Cinema to Fagba were arrested by the Lagos State Taskforce in an early morning sting operation on Wednesday.
During the raid, substances suspected to be hard drugs—such as Indian hemp, colorado, and other harmful drugs—were seized, along with various weapons.
It was gathered that those arrested attempted to resist the task force’s actions.
In a statement, Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, confirmed that those arrested will face prosecution.
He added that the agency dismantled shanties and makeshift structures along the railway corridor, clearing a distance of some kilometers.
The Taskforce Chairman Adetayo Akerele explained that the eviction aimed to provide relief for residents around the Fagba, Agege, and Pen Cinema railway routes, following numerous complaints from the public about criminal activities in the area.
He noted that the squatting had violated environmental and sanitary regulations.
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Akerele also highlighted the health and safety risks posed by the presence of squatters along the rail corridor.
He warned the evicted individuals not to return and assured residents and train passengers that regular patrols and surveillance would be conducted to prevent the re-establishment of shanties in the area.
“The rail tracks are not meant for habitation or the sale of narcotics. Anyone caught converting this place into a den of criminals or an area of residence will face severe consequences according to the law,” Akerele was quoted as saying.
Speaking on the raid, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that a locally fabricated short gun was recovered.
“94 suspects were arrested during the midnight operation; a locally fabricated short gun and several wraps of illicit substance suspected to be indian hemp, charm and a jack knife were recovered.
“The suspects will be charged to court accordingly,” Wahab stated in a post on X.
94 arrested as task force raids Lagos rail corridor squatters
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Okpebholo sacks all political appointees, Board executives in Edo
Okpebholo sacks all political appointees, Board executives in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has swept out all Board, Parastatal, and Agency appointees from his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in a decisive move to overhaul the state’s public service.
A statement released on Wednesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, confirmed the immediate dismissal of all political appointees and Permanent Secretaries brought in from outside the state Civil Service.
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The statement reads:
“For the information of the general public, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the dissolution of Executives of all Boards, Agencies, and Parastatals in the Edo State Public Service with immediate effect.
“In addition, all Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all Political Appointees are hereby relieved of their appointments.”
Affected individuals have been directed to return all government property in their possession to the senior Public Officers in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Okpebholo sacks all political appointees, Board executives in Edo
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