FRSC hails life sentence for truck driver in officer’s death
The Federal Road Safety Corps has praised the life imprisonment sentence given to Okpara Onyekachi for the death of an FRSC officer. The conviction, delivered by the High Court of Lagos State, is seen as a significant step for justice and road safety enforcement. Malam Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal, emphasized the importance of the ruling and its message to road users. The FRSC also paid tribute to the late officer, DCRMA Ajomale, highlighting the dangers faced by personnel on duty.
What we know
- Okpara Onyekachi was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for involuntary manslaughter after a fatal road crash.
- The incident happened at Orile-Iganmu, Lagos State, during a routine FRSC traffic enforcement operation.
- Investigations showed that Onyekachi drove a 40-foot container truck at excessive speed and hit a stationary mini truck, fatally injuring DCRMA Ajomale.
- The court found the driver’s actions grossly negligent and rejected any claim of accident.
- The FRSC vowed to intensify enforcement and warned that reckless drivers will face severe legal consequences.
