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A Lagos driver driving against traffic has reportedly crushed an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mustapher Adeleke to death with his blue Volkswagen Bus with registration number: LSR 942XC.

It was gathered that the victim met his untimely death while performing his duty at Oke Afa, Ejigbo area of Lagos with his colleagues who were part of the team deployed in the area to checkmate those driving against traffic along Mile 2.

According to Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) authorities, it was while the driver of the bus, later identified as Haruna Nuru, was driving against traffic from Isolo end of the road that he hit the 34-year-old officer from behind and sped off when noticed that he had hit a government official. Witnesses at Abimbola Road, near Isolo Bus Stop, later arrested him.

Mustapha was rushed to the Isolo General Hospital where he was confirmed dead by the doctors. His corpse was deposited at the hospital’s morgue.

According to the General Manager of the agency, Mr. Babatunde Edu, the suspect was handed over to the Police at Okota Police Station.

While condoling with the deceased’s family, Edu however prayed that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Edu advised motorists to obey traffic rules in the state and desist from attacking, maiming or assaulting innocent officers.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide who confirmed the incident said, “On July 17, 2012, around 1pm at Pako Junction, Okota Road, an accident occurred after the driver of the said vehicle drove against traffic. Five LASTMA officials accosted him.

“One of them stood in front of the vehicle while another one attempted to enter the passenger side. However, the driver sped off. The LASTMA official standing in front of the car managed to escape but the one attempting to enter the passenger’s side was crushed.

“The suspect has been arrested and may be charged with murder or manslaughter based on investigations,” she disclosed.

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Died in the line of duty . . . may he rest in pieces.

This is stupidity.

Osama10: This is stupidity.

9jaria dont need ppl lyk u but we need ppl lyk him who are ready to die for the truth.

^^^^^

What prevents him from taking the details of the vehicle and following it up from there rather than killing himself for the few change he would have gotten from the offender.

He died because of his greed and that is stupidity.

That driver must be a fan of james bond and jack in 24 very much.

Gone too soon oga ooooo ile je lasma oficial

these commercial bus drivers ar usually reckless

eyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa RIPP

The deceased Adeleke, 34, joined the Lagos State Civil Service in 2002 as a Traffic Assistant, was married and had children.

Osama10: ^^^^^

What prevents him from taking the details of the vehicle and following it up from there rather than killing himself for the few change he would have gotten from the offender.
He died because of his greed and that is stupidity.

I guess u did not read this line
Haruna Nuru, was driving against traffic from Isolo end of the road that he hit the 34-year-old officer from behind and sped off when noticed that he had hit a government official.

That headline is grossly misleading!
I deducted from the story, as would any reader, I assume, that the LASTMA official wasn't chasing the driver, he was standing by the road and the bus came from behind him.
Why must you mislead people Haba!
Mutane irinka matsala ne ga aikin jarida, 'people like you are a problem to journalism!'

I wish he is the same one that extorted N10K from me last month. And if he is not the one, I pray a similar thing happen to that particular rogue.

floriana: I wish he is the same one that extorted N10K from me last month. And if he is not the one, I pray a similar thing happen to that particular rogue.

1. What was your offence?
2. If you did not have skeleton in your cupboard you should not have given him money.
3. Are you father xmas? Even millennium father xmas collect gate fee
4. Who knows how you too get your money?
5. That was a good judgement for you because you would have cheated somebody before such event could happen yo you.

Him no use him head sha... May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Do you know I really don't pity these people and the police each time I hear of their death because they have caused series of death in an attempt to chase bus drivers all because of meagre amount they want and not necessarily traffic offenders.

EyesWideOpen: That headline is grossly misleading!
I deducted from the story, as would any reader, I assume, that the LASTMA official wasn't chasing the driver, he was standing by the road and the bus came from behind him.
Why must you mislead people Haba!
Mutane irinka matsala ne ga aikin jarida, 'people like you are a problem to journalism!'

me too tire for this kind reporting oo

“On July 17, 2012, around 1pm at Pako Junction, Okota Road, an acciden occurred after the driver of the said vehicle drove against traffic. Five LASTMA officials accosted him. One of them stood in front of the vehicle while another one attempted to enter the passenger side. However, the driver sped off the LASTMA official standing in front of the car managed to escape [b but the one attempting to enter he passenger’s side was crushed."[/b]

Frankly, I find it difficult to sympathise with these LASTMA goons whenever any (deserved) misfortune befalls them. They should take a cue from the FRSC which is more civilised and sophisticated. As long as you have an erring driver's vehicle details, it is sufficient to trace him or her and administer appropriate sanctions later. This barbaric style of pursuing people all over the place and trying to gain forceful entry into their vehicles is extremely foolish. Is that how traffic management is done in civilised countries? Let them continue dying for all I care. I shouldn't waste a single tear for these goons.

This is gruesome. But is this Op guy ok at all? Where in the story did the lastma guy chase the driver to meet his doom? O boi, u need to go back to school.

God knows how many times I have felt like hitting these guys, along with dem 'Road safety'. Rather than assist you when you seem to be having car trouble they will dodge and waylay you suddenly, like predators. Common touts, most of them. That said, R.I.P.

Osama10: ^^^^^

What prevents him from taking the details of the vehicle and following it up from there rather than killing himself for the few change he would have gotten from the offender.

He died because of his greed and that is stupidity.

You sound like a fool!

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1mins silence for the dead, jst try ur best to continue ur good job, wherever u find urself... Cos egunje dey sweet ooo....! The most annoying part is how they open the door to d owners side sharp sharp, like say them they wait for pesin to commit...

What sort of headline is this? The driver who took One-way hit him from behind and not what the headline potrays.

One down,more to go....the st.up.id Lastma has only succeeded in putting the driver in trouble with his st.u.pid Death..to Hell with him.

floriana: I wish he is the same one that extorted N10K from me last month. And if he is not the one, I pray a similar thing happen to that particular rogue.

Man, you're nefarious!

Gen. Orumov:
What sort of headline is this? The driver who took One-way hit him from behind and not what the headline potrays.

EyesWideOpen: That headline is grossly misleading!
I deducted from the story, as would any reader, I assume, that the LASTMA official wasn't chasing the driver, he was standing by the road and the bus came from behind him.
Why must you mislead people Haba!
Mutane irinka matsala ne ga aikin jarida, 'people like you are a problem to journalism!'

leunamme93:
I guess u did not read this line
Haruna Nuru, was driving against traffic from Isolo end of the road that he hit the 34-year-old officer from behind and sped off when noticed that he had hit a government official.

The same story at the tail end says he was trying to enter the vehicle and was crushed...make una try read reach the end naa.....

See why Nigerian has problems. No one is condemning the driver that drove against traffic. This guy died trying to enforce the law and see how people are insulting him. He was chasing a criminal and you all sit be hide computers to insult him. You guys are pathetic

The Lagos State House of Assembly wants to pass a bill that will punish offenders but some people are complaining that the punishments are too stiff. Now, can you all See what One-Way driving has caused? Abeg, jail the driver and subsequent offenders of One-way driving.

Although, d story state dat d driver hit d lastma guy frm behind. Bt common guys, dats only wat we heard, and i dnt believe it bc d oda lastma guys wuld ve painted d story dat way. What i believe is dat d deceased lastma guy was chasin d driver n on d process of greed, he met his death and dats a straight pathway 2 hell. Anyway, only God knws wat truly happend bt i dnt believ dat story of hitting frm behind joor.

RIP.