In Oke Osho, Temu, Ejinrin, Lagos State, a tricycle driver lost his life in a traffic accident that also injured many others.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident started when two truck drivers lost control after apparently fighting recklessly on the highway.
One of the trucks reportedly swerved out of its lane during the process, colliding with a trike and a bicycle carrying bags of pure water.
The Keke driver died instantly in the Wednesday collision, and the water vendor and a number of other victims suffered serious injuries.
It had a horrible effect. While others were sent to the hospital with severe injuries, the tricycle rider passed away right away, according to an eyewitness.
Grieving Hausa youngsters, who were mourning their kinsman, protested in the streets after the death, which infuriated the community.
They obstructed the main highway, resulting in traffic jams throughout Epe and impeding traffic on vital routes that link Ikorodu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ajah.
In the resulting traffic jam, one driver said, “I’ve been here for hours.” Although the accident is traumatic, everyone’s situation has gotten worse because of the traffic blockage.
To stop the situation from getting worse, security personnel and local authorities acted quickly.
To appease the demonstrators, the Epe Divisional Police team, commanded by the DCO, accompanied by Hon. Akogun Wale Anomo, Chairman of the Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, led a delegation.
The Seriki of the Hausa community, Temu youths, and Xabi Alonso Saheed Pako Pashe, the Chairman of the Epe Tricycle Union, joined them.
Together, they made sure that the deceased’s body was removed with police assistance and that the area was peaceful again.
“We appreciate the prompt action taken by the police and our leaders. One homeowner stated, “Without them, the situation might have gotten worse.”
