LAWMA sweeper killed by reversing bus in Lagos, driver caught by LASTMA
A tragic road incident occurred on June 5, 2025, when a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) sweeper was fatally struck by a commercial bus along Meran Road, Lagos. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the driver was reversing unlawfully on the expressway when the accident happened. LASTMA officers responded quickly, apprehending the fleeing driver and handing him over to the police for investigation. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA’s General Manager, expressed deep sorrow and condemned reckless driving.
What happened
- A female LAWMA sweeper was killed instantly by a blue Ford bus reversing on the expressway on June 5, 2025.
- The driver tried to escape but was chased down and apprehended by LASTMA officers.
- Both the driver and vehicle were handed over to the Meiran Police Division for further investigation and prosecution.
- LASTMA praised its officers for their swift response, which prevented mob action at the scene.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki condemned the illegal reversing and urged drivers to avoid reckless practices that endanger lives.
