In a shocking incident in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle struck and injured an unidentified Nigerian Air Force operative.
Following the collision, the BRT driver reportedly fled the scene upon realizing the severity of the officer’s injuries.
An eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the incident, stated that the crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. near the Air Force Base. As of this report, the driver’s identity has not been confirmed.
Witnesses indicated that the driver was speeding when the BRT struck the officer, who was riding a motorcycle in the same lane.
Efforts by some miscreants to set the BRT bus on fire were quickly halted by nearby residents, passersby, and military personnel present at the scene.
A passenger on the BRT shared their harrowing experience, saying, “They nearly set our bus on fire. It was terrifying. I lost my scarf and notebook in the chaos. I had to run to the other side of the road,” said Wale.
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A video from the scene showed military personnel standing near the back of the BRT as it was being driven away.
When contacted for comment, Taofeek Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, stated he had no information about the incident.
However, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, the Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, confirmed the incident.
He reported that the officer sustained severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital.
Akinboyewa noted, “The personnel is in critical condition but receiving life-saving care. The bus was removed to the Base for safety and security reasons, as the driver fled immediately after the incident.”
