Pregnant woman, two children killed in car collision as police, driver fight for control in Lagos
Pregnant woman, two children killed in car collision as police, driver fight for control in Lagos
Four people, including a pregnant woman and her two children, have reportedly died after a driver and a police officer were in a tussle for the steering wheel of his car, resulting in a collision with a tricycle (keke) in the Ago Palace Way of Okota, Lagos State.
A social media user, Tobe Steve shared the incident, revealing that while the driver and the officer were en route to the Okota police station, the driver changed course at the Okota roundabout, leading to the unfortunate incident.
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He wrote: “Something happened at my area this morning. A driver was arrested by the police, and one of them got into his car, while the others followed, on the way to the station, at the Okota roundabout, the driver decided to play a fast one and diverted to Ago Palace way.
“While in motion, the policeman and driver began to contest for the steering wheel. Eventually, they both lost control, and the car hit a tricycle (keke). In the tricycle, A woman with her two kids and the rider. All of them died. May their soul Rest In Peace.
“Now passers-by begin to deliberate on the issue, and everyone pointed blame at the police for not effectively carrying out their duties, thus endangering lives in the process.
“The police need to do better… However, being civilized as citizens is also something we need to look at. Both the police and the driver should be jailed.”