Tragedy Averted as Brigadier’s Convoy Reportedly Jumps Red Light, Hits Deputy Governor’s car
- The convoy of Lagos state deputy governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat escaped a fatal accident on Thursday, January 6
- The incident involving the convoy of Brigadier reportedly occurred at about 6.05pm at Adebayo Kuku Junction, by Alfred Rewane Road
- Fortunately, no life was lost after the mishap as the deputy governor swiftly restored peace at the scene
Lagos - A tragedy was averted on Thursday, January 6, when the convoy of Lagos state deputy governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat was hit by the convoy of Brigadier.
Vanguard reports that the near mishap occurred at Adebayo Kuku Junction, by Alfred Rewane Road in Lagos state at about 6.05pm after the Brigadier's vehicle reportedly jumped a red light.
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It was gathered that the deputy governor was said to have swiftly applied wisdom and restored peace at the scene when the other convoy was ready for a show down.
Madam Ejiro Clement, an eyewitness narrating the event to the newspaper publication said the incident occurred when Hamzat's convoy was heading for Osborne from Marina.
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The eyewitness went on to note that the Brigadier's convoy, hit one of Hamzat's sparrows and damaged it in the process.
Three die, 17 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
In another report by Nigerian Tribune, 3 people were confirmed dead while 17 others sustained injuries in an accident on Wednesday, January 5.
The tragic incident involved a Ford bus at the Sandcrete area on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway occurred at 1:30 pm and was caused by a tyre burst, excessive speed and loss of control.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in Ogun, Ahmed Umar confirmed the incident in Abeokuta.
The sector commander explained that 20 people involved in the accident were made up of six men and 14 women.
Police van loses control, kills officer, injures 8 others in Ekiti
In a previous report by Legit.ng, the life of a police officer was cut short while returning from work on Tuesday, December 28, after being knocked down on a motorcycle by a police van in Ekiti state.
Eight of the officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) also sustained serious injuries in the accident.
Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer (PPRO) in Ekiti, ASP Sunday Abutu, disclosed that the accident occurred during a response to a distress call from the divisional police officer in Ikole Ekiti.
New Year Eve tragedy: Pastor, 6 others die while taking sick woman to Yenagoa hospital in search of Oxygen
Meanwhile, Ogboinbiri community in the Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state has been thrown into mourning following the death of a 39-year-old pastor and six others.
The victims met their untimely death in a New Year eve boat mishap. Two boats were reported to have collided on Friday afternoon, December 31, causing them to capsize.
The pastor identified as Salvation Degema, 39, was the general overseer of the Supernatural Church of God located in the community.
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