Woman, Kids And One Other Die As Police, Driver Reportedly Drag Steering Wheel in Lagos

 

A woman, kids and one other passenger have lost their lives after a driver and police officers reportedly dragged steering in Lagos state.

 

The incident happened while the car was in motion in the Ago Palace Way of Okota in Lagos State.

 

An eyewitness, who posted the development on his X handle, @tobe_stevee, said the driver was earlier arrested by some police officers.

 

He said the incident occurred when the driver attempted to escape while he was being taken to the police station in the area.

 

He wrote: “Something happened in my area this morning. A driver was arrested by the police, 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 another 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”.

 

See tweet below:

While in motion, the police man 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.

— Tee (@tobe_stevee) October 3, 2023