Motorcyclist killed as LASTMA official, driver struggle for steering wheel

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A bike-hailing service rider, John Abanna, has met a tragic end in the hands of an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and a commercial bus driver.

Abanna was knocked down by the bus at Apogbon, Lagos Island, while the LASTMA official was reportedly dragging the steering wheel with thelearnt that two officials had flagged down the driver along the road last Saturday for violating a traffic law.

Angered by the incident, some youths reportedly took on the officials who fled the scene and headed for their office along Funsho Williams Avenue, Iponri, – a few kilometres away.that the angry youths stormed the agency’s office in Iponri and vandalised some vehicles. “The LASTMA officials fled but some ‘boys’ chased them to their office in Iponri and vandalised some vehicles. Some of the officials quickly changed their uniform to mufti.”The LASTMA spokesperson, Mr Olumide Filade, howver, denied that the officials were responsible for the crash.

 

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This is serious

This LASTMA people are really getting out of hand.

oluwaloninyo Denial must dey shaa... Smh!

Finally, lastma too don dey kill Nigerians. Army, police, civil defence, navy, airforce.... Everyone is just having a hell of a time murdering us.

There is no difference between these LASTMA officials and thugs on our roads and highways.

I am tired... I am so tired of this country..

What kinda country is this....

How often do these LASTMA go for alcohol & drug test?....I believe most of them are always high on sunstances. Both commercial drivers & LASTMA officials are not normal people 🤦🤦 jidesanwoolu

Another needless death....but the sad part is that nobody would be brought to book to forestall a future reoccurrence. jidesanwoolu

My heart goes out to his family who has lost a hard working bread winner 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

FRSC,lawma et Al.Why not record of plate number and contact the relevant authorities to apprehend later for a fine.

segalink I think this LASTMA officials needs to be tamed....they will keep killing more in Lagos...They Once Dragged staring with my Friends While on the highway one certain time...where in the world is that okay?

I don't really know why is very difficult for us to be organize. RIP to the victim

Still expecting good news in and about Nigeria... Sick of bad and tragedic news.

Now here comes the Zoo republic

💔💔💔💔

Oh my country

This people again.. nawa ooo

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