Tragedy struck at the busy Badagry Roundabout in Lagos on Monday as a cement-laden truck rammed into a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officer and two commercial motorcyclists, killing them on the spot. “The LASTMA officer was controlling the traffic when he lost control and was suddenly crushed on the spot. The two motorcyclists were also affected while they were waiting to pick up passengers,” the eyewitness said. “Other LASTMA officials were mobilised to the scene of the incident due to their affected colleague. He added that the remains of the victims had been evacuated to a hospital mortuary, while the truck was impounded for further investigation.

Source: Punch February 24, 2026 04:18 UTC