LASTMA official crushed to death by 'danfo' driver in Isolo, Lagos

An official of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mustapha Adeleke, 34, was killed by a hit and run driver on Tuesday, while on duty.

Adeleke was crushed to death at Oke-Afa, in the Isolo area of the state, while attempting to enforce traffic rules along a busy road.

It was gathered that the traffic official was hit by the driver of a blue Volkswagen LT bus, while speeding against traffic. The bus driver, identified as Haruna Nuru, said he did not intend to kill Adeleke. 

victim's gruesome picture after the break (viewer's discretion advised)


An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, said, “the LASTMA official was pursuing the driver as he turned to Okota lane, the LASTMA official jumped on the vehicle, but lost his grip and fell off as the driver swerved to Isolo route, killing him in the process."

A statement released by the Traffic Authority, stated that the deceased was "part of the team drafted to the (Oke-Afa, Ejigbo) axis to control and enforce driving against traffic along Mile 2 area.”

"The driver of the bus, Haruna Nuru, drove against traffic from Isolo end of the road and hit the officer from behind. Mustapha was later rushed to Isolo General Hospital and confirmed dead.”
 
"The driver, having noticed that he had hit a government official, ran away with the vehicle and was apprehended at Abimbola Road, Limca area, after Isolo Bus-stop, and handed over to the police," the statement read.

Meanwhile, the suspect has been handed over to the Police at Okota Police Station.

LASTMA General Manager, Babatunde Edu, implored motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations.

"Motorists should stop attacking, maiming or assaulting innocent officers who are tirelessly working to ensure that we get to our various destinations on time and safely," he said.