Eight people, including the driver and conductor of a commercial bus were on Sunday killed in a fatal crash at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry.
Penpushing reports that Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed this on X, adding that the accident involved a 16-seater Mazda commercial bus with registration number KJA 811 YF, and a DAF truck marked T1 4636 LA.
“The tragic accident instantly claimed the lives of eight passengers, including the bus driver and his conductor, casting a somber pall over the Badagry axis. The agencies launched a coordinated rescue operation at the crash site’ the statement read.
Penpushing further reports that Taofiq said operatives of the agency responded to the crash alongside personnel from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force (Morogbo Division), and the 244 Battalion of the Nigerian Army (Ibereko Barracks).
The statement added that eight other passengers, who sustained varying degrees of injuries, were rescued and taken to Badagry General Hospital for emergency treatment using the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) vehicle.
Penpushing also reports that the statement added that preliminary investigations revealed that the bus driver lost control while reportedly speeding excessively, which led to a catastrophic collision with the DAF truck.
The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department stated that the impact was so severe that several passengers stood little chance of survival, adding that on visit to the scenec the agency General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended condolences to the victims’ families and expressed sorrow over the lives lost.
“This heart-wrenching incident is a painful reminder of the fragility of life and the urgent need for all road users to embrace caution. May the Almighty grant the deceased eternal rest and console their families,” he said.
Penpushing reports that while whishing the injured passengers a swift and full recovery Bakare-Oki condemned reckless driving by commercial and heavy-duty vehicle operators, warning against excessive speed and urging strict adherence to safety protocols, including routine vehicle maintenance.
“This regrettable loss could have been avoided if basic principles of defensive driving and vehicular safety were observed. Speed remains a silent killer on our highways,” he warned.
Penpushing further reports that he emphasised that the agency operations have evolved beyond traffic control to full-fledged incident and emergency management, in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, which prioritises road safety, emergency preparedness, and urban mobility infrastructure.
The General Manager emphasized that of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) is no longer merely controlling traffic, but managing emergencies, mitigating disasters, and saving lives.
Penpushing also reports that he pointed out that the state government has begun deploying speed-limiting devices at accident-prone flashpoints across Lagos, as part of broader efforts to reduce road fatalities and ensure commuter safety.
The statement stressed that the agency appreciated the prompt support from Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Police, and the Nigerian Army, and praised its own officers for their professionalism in managing the tragic incident.
Penpushing reports that the agency appealed to all road users to demonstrate heightened caution, especially on high-speed corridors, where fatigue, distraction, and speeding often lead to deadly consequences.
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